How Can I Update My Facebook Access Token Using the REST API?

Question

How can I update my Facebook access token using the REST API?

Environment

• Connector: Facebook Ads
• Authentication method: System user token

Answer

You may be required to update your access token when it is no longer valid. To reset a Facebook access token through the REST API, do the following:

1. Generate a new access token on Facebook.
2. Use the REST API to retrieve the connector details.
3. Use the REST API to modify the connector with a PATCH request.
   • Include all connector objects retrieved in step 2.
   • Update the new access_token in the auth object.

See our documentation for an example of a Facebook Ads authentication PATCH request.