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title: How to use the Facebook plugin
description: Display your Facebook page directly inside your app so users can stay updated with your latest posts, photos, and announcements without leaving the app.
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# How to use the Facebook plugin

## Display your Facebook page directly inside your app so users can stay updated with your latest posts, photos, and announcements without leaving the app.

The Facebook plugin allows you to embed your Facebook page feed directly in your mobile app, keeping users connected to your social content in one seamless experience. It automatically updates as you post on Facebook, helping increase engagement and visibility while keeping users inside your app environment.

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### **Requirements**

- Availability of this feature depends on your account configuration. If you don’t see this option in your Control Panel, contact your account administrator.

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### **How to use the Facebook plugin**

1. Log in, go to **Builder** in the left navigation.
2. Click the **+** button to open the Plugin Marketplace

     - Search for **Facebook**, then click **Add Plugin**
     - Name your feature and choose whether to add it to the side menu, then click **Add** again
3. On the **Content** tab:

     - Enter your **Facebook Page URL** in the provided field
     - Click **Validate** to confirm the link is correct
     - Once validated, your Facebook feed will display automatically inside the app

           1. Note that the Facebook feed will **not display inside the emulator** — this is normal
           2. Test your Facebook plugin on an **iOS** or **Android** device to see the live feed appear correctly
4. Click the **Security** tab:

     - Turn on **Require Login** to restrict access to logged-in users
     - (Optional) Add tag-based restrictions and choose whether to match any or all tags
5. Click the **Tagging** tab:

     - Enter a tag name to automatically apply to users when they open this feature
     - Click **Add Tag**
6. Click the **Purchase** tab:

     - Check **Require Purchase** to enable
     - Choose your product type (e.g., Single Purchase or Subscription)
     - Upload an image, fill out purchase text, and success/failure messages
7. Click the **Analytics** tab to see feature performance:

     - View data such as total views, user engagement, and device usage over time

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### **Pro tips**

- Make sure your Facebook page is public so your feed can display properly.
- Keep posts visual and engaging to encourage in-app interaction.
- Avoid using shortened or redirect URLs — always use the full Facebook page link.
- Use this plugin to highlight community updates, events, or announcements right inside your app.

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