Reply 353564 to: Isn’t possible to have permanent token on Instagram wall?
Tony Rodriguez
Support staff
April 18, 2023 at 09:25
Hello, @Gramach0v,
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to have a permanent token for Instagram access as Instagram’s API access tokens have a limited lifespan for security reasons. Instagram requires developers to re-authenticate their tokens periodically to ensure that the app or plugin is still authorized to access the user’s Instagram account.
However, some Instagram plugins or apps like “Smash Balloon Instagram Feed” may have a feature that allows them to automatically refresh the access token without the need for manual re-authorization every few months. This is usually achieved by using a “refresh token” mechanism that allows the app or plugin to request a new access token from Instagram’s API server without the need for the user to manually re-authorize the app.
