An Instagram Access Token is like a special key that gives an app permission to access your Instagram account data — but only the parts you allow.

For example, if you’re building a website and you want it to show your latest Instagram photos, you’d use an access token. It tells Instagram, “Hey, this app has permission from the user to pull in some of their info, like photos or profile details.”

It’s secure and you can revoke it if you no longer want to let the website (or app) access your account, and it ensures that apps can only see or do what the user has agreed to. You wouldn’t want to give out your Instagram password — so instead, the token acts as a safe middleman.

The Access Token is what allows your website to connect to your Instagram account and display things like your latest posts or your feed — without needing your password.

Think of it like giving your website a permission slip. You’re telling Instagram, “Yes, I trust this website to show my public Instagram content.” It’s a secure way to keep your account safe while still sharing your content in a seamless, automatic way.

You only have to set it up once, and from there, it keeps things running behind the scenes so your site always stays up-to-date with your latest Instagram activity.

Below is a link to a third-party website which provides step by step instructions on creating this access token. Once you receive it, you can upload it to us via our Secure Login Disclosure tool.