Create your Meta app

A Meta app is the container that links your business, Facebook Page, webhooks, and permissions. Create it once, then continue with webhook + token setup.

Key concepts

Meta app

The configuration container in Meta Developers that owns your webhook setup and API permissions.

Business & Page access

Your app, system user, and Page should belong to the same Meta Business so permissions work as expected.

Development vs Live mode

In development mode, only admins/testers can trigger events. Go Live (and complete reviews if required) for production.

Before you start

  • You have a Facebook Page that can receive messages.
  • You have access to Meta Business settings and Meta Developers for the same business.
  • You can log into AI Bucket as a Workspace admin to view webhook info and create the bot.

Create the app in Meta Developers

Go to https://developers.facebook.com/

  1. In Meta Developers, create a new app for your business and complete basic details.
  2. Add the required products for Facebook Page messaging (Messenger + Webhooks).
  3. Make sure the app is associated with the correct business and has access to your Page.

Before moving on, confirm

  • The app is under the correct business.
  • Required Messenger + Webhooks products are added (or the equivalent in your setup).
  • You can access and connect the intended Facebook Page.

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