# Instagram

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**Deprecated:** Due to the discontinuation of [Meta’s Instagram Basic Display API](https://developers.facebook.com/blog/post/2024/09/04/update-on-instagram-basic-display-api/) on December 4, 2024, we will be deprecating the Instagram widget. We recommend using the **Instagram Simulator** widget as a replacement.
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Instagram is a well-known and loved social platform. With it, you will be able to gain more followers to enjoy the benefits of its unique features in a fun, playful way.

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Steps

Add **Instagram** to the home page

1. In the theme editor (**Customize**), click **Add section**
2. Locate **Instagram**
3. **Save**
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## How to generate Instagram token

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Always update your Instagram token in **Theme Options > Advance > API Integrations**
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**Step 1:** Log in to your Facebook account on developers.facebook.com

**Step 2:** Click My Apps then create apps by clicking the Create Apps button > Select the app type as None > Next > Fill in the app's display name > Create App

**Step 3:** Set up Instagram Basic Display

* Click the button Create New App
* Hit the Add or Remove Instagram Testers in the User Token Generator section
* At the Instagram Testers, click Add Instagram Testers > Find the Instagram account you want to generate token > Submit

**Step 4:** Go to Instagram Settings, choose Apps and Websites > Tester Invites > Click Accept

**Step 5:** Back to the Facebook Developers&#x20;

* Navigate to Instagram Basic Display > Basic Display
* Click Generate Token at the User Token Generator section
* Log in to that Instagram again > Click Allow

**Step 6:** Now you'll see the Instagram Token that was just generated > Copy the Instagram Token then Go to **Theme Options > Advanced > API Integrations** > Paste it into the box in the image below.

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