How to Integrate Ebbot with Facebook Messenger
To integrate Ebbot with Facebook Messenger, you'll need to create a Facebook App, link it to your Page to get a Page Access Token, and then set up webhooks using the Callback URL from Ebbot.
Follow these steps to set up and integrate Ebbot with your Facebook Messenger app
1. Create a Facebook Page
If you don’t have a Facebook Page yet, you’ll need to create one.
2. Create a Facebook App
- Go to Facebook for Developers.
- Click My Apps in the top-right corner.
- From the dropdown menu, select + Add New App.
Note: You will need to log in with your Facebook account.
- In the popup, provide the necessary details:
- For the app name, use something like CompanyName Messenger App.
3. Set Up Messenger
- In your app dashboard, find Messenger under Add a Product and click Set Up.
You might need to scroll down to find it.
4. Integrate the App with Your Facebook Page
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In the app dashboard, go to the Access Tokens section.
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From the dropdown menu, select your Facebook Page.
Note: If your page isn’t listed, ensure it’s created and properly linked to your account.
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If you encounter a permissions issue:
- Click Edit Permissions and follow the prompts to grant the necessary access.
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Once the Page Access Token is generated:
- Click to copy it.
- Paste it into the Page Access Token field in Ebbot Integration.
5. Integrate Ebbot with Your Facebook App
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In the Facebook app dashboard, navigate to the Webhooks section.
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Click Subscribe to Events.
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Copy the Callback URL from Ebbot Integration and paste it into the Callback URL field.
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In the Verify Token field, input an easy-to-remember value, such as
secret-token-for-my-company.Note: Use dashes (
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Under Subscription Events, check the following:
- messages
- messaging_postback
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Click Verify and Save.
Note: If you see an error, wait a few seconds and try again.
6. Finalize Your App Settings
- In the Facebook app dashboard, navigate to Settingsand complete the following:
- Add an app icon.
- Provide a Privacy Policy URL.
- Select a category.
- Choose a business use case.
Congratulations!
You’ve successfully integrated Ebbot with your Facebook Messenger app. Your bot is now ready to interact with users!