Meta Integration Guide (Instagram + Facebook Pages)

Last updated: March 6, 2026

Overview

Connect Instagram and Facebook Pages in one Meta flow for DM automation, comments, and profile sync.

Adding the app (required)

  1. Sign in to Pointerly.
  2. Open Dashboard > Integrations.
  3. Open Meta.
  4. Click Connect.
  5. Complete provider authorization and grant requested permissions.
  6. Return to Pointerly and confirm status is Connected.

Need help with setup? Go to troubleshooting or contact support@pointerly.com.

Usage (required)

Connect Meta account context

Use case: Use social identity and page/account context in campaign operations.

Prerequisites:

  • Meta connected
  • Team has required integration entitlement
  1. Open Dashboard > Integrations.
  2. Open Meta settings and verify connected account details.
  3. Save account or page selections if prompted.

Enable social workflows

Use case: Power comment, DM, and profile-driven automation workflows.

Prerequisites:

  • Connected account has required permissions
  1. Open social automation/workflow settings.
  2. Map triggers and response behavior.
  3. Activate and monitor operational events.

Removing the app (required)

Disconnect from Pointerly

  1. Open Dashboard > Integrations > Meta.
  2. Click Disconnect.

Remove from provider account

  1. Open Meta connected apps/integrations settings.
  2. Remove or revoke Pointerly app access.

Deauthorization implications

  • Integration state is set to disconnected in Pointerly.
  • Stored OAuth token fields are cleared.
  • Provider API actions are blocked until reconnect.

Troubleshooting

OAuth connect fails

  • Retry connection from Dashboard > Integrations.
  • Confirm you are authorizing the intended provider account.
  • Verify team has required plan/add-on entitlement for this provider.

Permission or scope errors

  • Reconnect the integration and approve requested scopes.
  • Check provider settings to ensure required account-level permissions are granted.