How do you choose permissions for an Instagram integration?

How do you choose permissions for an Instagram integration?

Permissions authorize particular platform capabilities. A successful login does not imply that the application can publish or perform every other supported operation.

Start from product actions

List the actions the application needs, such as reading basic account information and publishing approved media. For the Instagram Login path, Meta documents distinct scopes including instagram_business_basic and instagram_business_content_publish. Do not mix these with permission names from another login flow.

Verify granted access

Record the granted permissions and account identity after authorization. Handle missing permission as a recoverable connection state rather than repeatedly attempting a forbidden operation. Access for accounts outside those you own or manage can require a different access level and review process. Check the current requirements for your intended audience before treating a development-account success as a public-launch test.

Further reading: Meta’s Business Login guide.