Instagram Auth Driver

The Instagram Auth Driver manages the Instagram OAuth protocol to authenticate users and grant specific permissions (scopes).

Settings

Setting	Description
Name	Identifier for this authentication instance.
Scopes	List of permissions granted to this auth. Scopes can be managed or revoked at instagram.com/accounts.
Authentication	Initiates the OAuth authentication flow and permission granting process.
Custom App	Option to use your own Facebook App credentials.

Authentication by Account Type

Use the authentication method that matches your Instagram account type.

Account Type	Recommended Authentication	Requirements	Alternative
Personal Instagram account	Use Instagram Auth Driver.	Authenticate directly with Instagram.	N/A
Business Instagram account	Use Facebook Auth Driver.	The Instagram account must be connected to a Facebook Page, and the Facebook user must have access to that Page in Meta Business Manager.	If the account is not connected to an accessible Facebook Page, use Instagram Auth Driver.

For Meta setup details, see:

• Connect or disconnect an Instagram account and your Page
• Add or change the Facebook Page connected to your Instagram professional account