How to Set Up Meta Ads API in n8n (Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial 2025)

📝 Complete step-by-step guide to connecting Meta Ads API (Facebook & Instagram) to n8n! I'll show you both the standard access method (60-day tokens) and the admin method (never-expiring tokens) so you can choose what works for your situation.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & Two Different Methods
00:20 - Understanding Business Portfolio Access Types
01:29 - Setting Up Business Portfolio Permissions
02:06 - Asset Access Configuration
03:05 - Creating Your Meta App
04:00 - Adding Marketing API Product
04:18 - Getting App ID & App Secret
04:29 - Business Verification Requirements
05:37 - Method 1: Standard Access (60-Day Tokens)
05:46 - Graph API Explorer Setup
06:16 - Permission Configuration
07:00 - Generating Short-Lived Access Token
07:28 - Converting to Long-Lived Token (60 days)
09:58 - Method 2: Admin Access (Never-Expiring Tokens)
10:17 - System User Creation
11:08 - Asset Assignment for System Users
12:35 - Generating Never-Expiring Tokens
14:02 - n8n Integration Setup
14:33 - Facebook Graph API Credential Configuration
15:05 - Testing Your API Connection
16:08 - What's Next with Meta Ads API

🔧 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✅ Set up Meta Developer App with Marketing API
✅ Navigate business verification requirements
✅ Configure both standard and admin access methods
✅ Create system users for persistent access
✅ Generate both 60-day and never-expiring tokens
✅ Connect Meta Ads API to n8n workflows
✅ Pull campaign data, impressions, and spend metrics

🛠️ REQUIREMENTS:
Meta Business Manager account
Verified business (takes 2-3 days)
Privacy policy URL
n8n account
Active Facebook/Instagram ad campaigns

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