What is the process of re-authenticating Facebook developer app after any policy change
Re-authenticating your Facebook Developer App after a policy change is important to ensure uninterrupted access to APIs, data, or integrations (like Facebook Leads, login, etc.). Here's a step-by-step process to handle it properly:
Process of Re-Authenticating a Facebook Developer App After Policy Change
✅ 1. Login to Facebook Developer Console
✔Go to: https://developers.facebook.com
✔Log in with the account that owns or has access to the app.
✅ 2. Review Policy Change Notifications
✔Check for alerts or email communications from Facebook about the policy update.
✔Navigate to your app dashboard and look for warnings, required actions, or API review requests.
✅ 3. Update App Settings as per New Policy
✔Depending on the change, you may need to:
✔Update privacy policy URLs or terms of service
✔Modify permissions or scopes your app is requesting
✔Remove deprecated features or update API versions
✅ 4. Re-Submit for App Review (if required)
✔If Facebook now requires re-approval of permissions (e.g., leads_retrieval, pages_manage_metadata), you must:
✔Go to App Review > Permissions and Features
✔Submit detailed screencasts, app usage explanations, and business verification documents
✔Facebook will re-approve or reject based on compliance
✅ 5. Renew Access Tokens (if expired)
✔Long-lived Page Access Tokens and User Tokens may expire after policy updates
✔Regenerate them using Facebook Graph API or via re-authentication from the user
✅ 6. Business Verification (if prompted)
✔If your app accesses sensitive data or is in Live Mode:
✔Go to Facebook Business Manager
✔Complete Business Verification, including uploading official documents and verifying contact details
✅ 7. Communicate With Facebook (if needed)
✔If you face rejections or unclear requirements, open a Developer Support Ticket via the console for clarification and resolution.
✅ 8. Test in Development Mode First
✔Always test your updated app in Development Mode before switching back to Live to ensure it works with the new policies and tokens.
Points to be noted -
To avoid disruptions:
✔Use Webhooks or callback URLs that log failures
✔Monitor token expiry and permissions regularly
✔Keep your privacy policy, domain verification, and support contacts always up to date
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