{"id":6961,"date":"2020-05-04T15:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=6961"},"modified":"2020-09-04T00:21:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T22:21:36","slug":"auto-post-to-facebook-from-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/auto-post-to-facebook-from-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Automatically Post to Facebook From WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Promoting your business on social media is a great way to spread the awareness of your brand. With almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/264810\/number-of-monthly-active-facebook-users-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide as of 4th quarter 2019<\/a>, Facebook is the most popular social network by far. As such, it is ideal for sharing your business-related content, and <strong>holds a huge potential for increasing your website traffic<\/strong>. This is especially true if you run a blog and publish new posts regularly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The process of manually sharing your content to social networks from WordPress is not necessarily a smooth one, especially if your plan is to share every post you publish on your site. Luckily, you can avoid the trouble and save yourself a lot of time by setting up automatic sharing of your WordPress posts. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Stay tuned as we explore <strong>three different ways to post to Facebook from WordPress automatically<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#using-ifttt\">How to Post to Facebook from WordPress using IFTTT<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#using-buffer\">Automatically Post to Facebook From WordPress Using Buffer<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#using-a-wordpress-plugin\">Automatically Post to Facebook from WordPress Using a WordPress Plugin<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"using-ifttt\"><\/a>How to Post to Facebook from WordPress using IFTTT<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]An abbreviation of \u2018If This Then That\u2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/my_applets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IFTTT<\/a> is an online tool that systematizes two online accounts by using <strong>the methods of trigger and action<\/strong> \u2013 with \u2018This\u2019 being a \u2018trigger\u2019, while \u2018That\u2019 stands for an \u2018action\u2019. Simply put, if the \u2018trigger\u2019 is found on one account, your predefined \u2018action\u2019 will be performed on the other.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-IFTTT-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"IFTTT\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-IFTTT-min.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-IFTTT-min-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-IFTTT-min-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this case, the \u2018trigger\u2019 would be a post that got published on your WordPress site, while the \u2018action\u2019 would be the automatic sharing of said post on Facebook. So, essentially, this is the final message: \u201c<strong>If there\u2019s a new post on my WordPress site, then the post will be shared on my Facebook page as well<\/strong>\u201d.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Let\u2019s take a look at how to use the FTTT tool to automatically post from WordPress to Facebook.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]First of all, you should go to the IFTTT website and create an account. Then, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IFTTT Facebook page<\/a>. You can also access it by typing in \u2018<em>Facebook<\/em>\u2019 in the search bar and selecting the <em>Services<\/em> tab.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Click the <em>Connect<\/em> button to add your Facebook account to the IFTTT service.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-IFTTT-Facebook-page-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"IFTTT Facebook page\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-IFTTT-Facebook-page-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-IFTTT-Facebook-page-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-IFTTT-Facebook-page-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/wordpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IFTTT WordPress page<\/a> (type in \u2018WordPress\u2019 in the search box and select \u2018<em>WordPress<\/em>\u2019 in the <em>Services<\/em> tab), and click on <em>Connect<\/em> to add your WordPress account to IFTTT.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-IFTTT-WordPress-page.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"IFTTT WordPress page\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-IFTTT-WordPress-page.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-IFTTT-WordPress-page-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-IFTTT-WordPress-page-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Add your blog URL, username and password and click <em>Connect<\/em> once again.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-Connect-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Connect\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-Connect-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-Connect-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-Connect-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next, you should select \u201c<em>Automatically share new posts to a Facebook Page<\/em>\u201d and hit the Connect button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Automatically-share-new-posts-to-a-Facebook-Page.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Automatically share new posts to a Facebook Page\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Automatically-share-new-posts-to-a-Facebook-Page.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Automatically-share-new-posts-to-a-Facebook-Page-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Automatically-share-new-posts-to-a-Facebook-Page-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And that\u2019s it \u2013 you\u2019ve successfully connected your WordPress website and Facebook. Now, whenever you publish a new post on your WordPress website, it will automatically get shared on your Facebook page as well.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"using-buffer\"><\/a>Automatically Post to Facebook From WordPress Using Buffer<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Buffer is another useful (and very popular) online tool that will let you schedule status updates for your social media profiles<\/strong> \u2013 and of course, this includes Facebook as well.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-Buffer-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Buffer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-Buffer-min.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-Buffer-min-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-Buffer-min-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Buffer is great because it <strong>offers the option to schedule at which exact times you want your posts to be shared across your social profiles<\/strong>. This means you can choose the ideal time to share your posts on Facebook, no matter when you publish them on your WordPress website. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/getting-started-with-google-analytics\/\">use Google analytics<\/a> to find out at which times people are more likely to engage with your posts and schedule them accordingly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You need to create (or login into) a <a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffer<\/a> account in order to start. Once you have done so, you will be taken to your Buffer dashboard where you will see the option to <em>Add a Social Account<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-Add-a-Social-Account.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add a Social Account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-Add-a-Social-Account.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-Add-a-Social-Account-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-Add-a-Social-Account-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To connect with Facebook, simply select \u201c<em>Facebook Page<\/em>\u201d.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-Connect-with-Facebook-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Connect with Facebook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-Connect-with-Facebook-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-Connect-with-Facebook-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-Connect-with-Facebook-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You will be prompted to sign in to your Facebook account, which means you\u2019re authorizing Buffer to have access to it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Afterward, you should <strong>connect your Buffer account to your WordPress site<\/strong>. You can do this by installing the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-to-buffer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress to Buffer<\/a> plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Go to Plugins &gt; Add New and find the WP to Buffer plugin in the search bar, install and activate it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-WP-to-Buffer-plugin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WP to Buffer plugin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-WP-to-Buffer-plugin.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-WP-to-Buffer-plugin-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-WP-to-Buffer-plugin-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, head to WP to Buffer &gt; Settings in your WordPress dashboard. You will have to <strong>authorize the plugin<\/strong> first for the plugin to post updates to your Facebook account. To do this, select the Authorize Plugin button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-Authorize-the-plugin-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Authorize the plugin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-Authorize-the-plugin-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-Authorize-the-plugin-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-Authorize-the-plugin-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The plugin will then request permission to manage your Buffer account and create, edit and delete your posts. You should hit the <em>Allow access<\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Allow-access-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Allow access\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Allow-access-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Allow-access-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Allow-access-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And with that, you&#8217;ve successfully authorized the plugin to post updates to your Buffer account. leo.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now, you can go to the Posts tab and enable or disable your social media accounts (your Facebook page should be enabled). Also, here you can define any statuses you want to appear on your Facebook page when the post gets published and insert the tag of your choice (Site Name, Post Title, and so on).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-Enable-or-disable-your-social-media-accounts-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Enable or disable your social media accounts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-Enable-or-disable-your-social-media-accounts-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-Enable-or-disable-your-social-media-accounts-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-Enable-or-disable-your-social-media-accounts-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]When you\u2019re done, click the Save button, and you\u2019re all set. The WP to Buffer plugin will now <strong>add your recently published posts to its queue and from there, they will get posted to your Facebook page<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, you will be able to easily schedule your posting times on your Buffer profile.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-Schedule-your-posting-times-on-your-Buffer-profile.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Schedule your posting times on your Buffer profile\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-Schedule-your-posting-times-on-your-Buffer-profile.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-Schedule-your-posting-times-on-your-Buffer-profile-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-Schedule-your-posting-times-on-your-Buffer-profile-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;90px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"using-a-wordpress-plugin\"><\/a>Automatically Post to Facebook from WordPress Using a WordPress Plugin<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If, for whatever reason, you don\u2019t feel like using Buffer, you can simply use a WordPress plugin developed for this purpose. Namely, with the help of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/social-media-auto-publish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social Media Auto Publish<\/a> plugin, you will be able to create a Facebook app which you will then authorize and connect to your WordPress website in order to automatically share your posts on Facebook. The plugin will also allow you to <strong>choose different posting methods<\/strong> (such as a simple text format, text with an image, or link), <strong>select WordPress custom post types<\/strong>, post categories, and so on.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-Social-Media-Auto-Publish-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Social Media Auto Publish\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-Social-Media-Auto-Publish-min.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-Social-Media-Auto-Publish-min-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-Social-Media-Auto-Publish-min-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Before you begin, however, we should note that due to Facebook restrictions, <strong>this plugin supports the use of the Facebook App in HTTPS sites only<\/strong>. Also, the app will allow your posts to get published only to Facebook Pages (not to Facebook profile).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, since this plugin is provided by xyzscripts.com, you should create an <a href=\"https:\/\/xyzscripts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">xyzscripts account<\/a> in order to use the Social Media Auto Publish plugin (registration is free).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Installing and Activating the Social Media Auto Publish Plugin<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]First things first, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin\/\">install the plugin<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once the plugin is installed and activated, you will see a new menu item titled Social Media Auto Publish (located under your <em>Settings<\/em>). Go to Social Media Auto <em>Publish &gt; Settings<\/em> and the new screen with the plugin settings will open.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14-Installing-and-Activating-the-Social-Media-Auto-Publish-Plugin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Installing and Activating the-Social Media Auto Publish Plugi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14-Installing-and-Activating-the-Social-Media-Auto-Publish-Plugin.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14-Installing-and-Activating-the-Social-Media-Auto-Publish-Plugin-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14-Installing-and-Activating-the-Social-Media-Auto-Publish-Plugin-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To begin, in your Facebook Settings screen, you should <strong>make sure that the \u201c<em>Enable auto publish post to my Facebook account<\/em>\u201d option is switched on<\/strong> (the setting should be switched on by default).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-Enable-auto-publish-post-to-my-Facebook-account.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Enable auto publish post to my Facebook account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-Enable-auto-publish-post-to-my-Facebook-account.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-Enable-auto-publish-post-to-my-Facebook-account-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-Enable-auto-publish-post-to-my-Facebook-account-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]On this screen, you will also see the fields reserved for the <em>Application ID<\/em> and <em>Application Secret key<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-Application-ID-and-Application-Secret-key.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Application ID and Application Secret key\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-Application-ID-and-Application-Secret-key.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-Application-ID-and-Application-Secret-key-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-Application-ID-and-Application-Secret-key-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To acquire the ID and the secret key, you need to head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.facebook.com\/apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook Developers<\/a> page and <strong>create a Facebook App first<\/strong>. Let\u2019s see how to do this.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Creating a Facebook App<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Once you\u2019re on the Facebook Developers page (make sure your account is registered first), click the \u201c<em>Create App<\/em>\u201d button. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Creating-a-Facebook-App-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Creating a Facebook App\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Creating-a-Facebook-App-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Creating-a-Facebook-App-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Creating-a-Facebook-App-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, a popup will appear asking you to create a <em>New App ID<\/em> in order to start integrating Facebook into your website. Here, you will be able to enter your Display Name and Contact Email.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Click on <em>Create App ID<\/em> once you\u2019re done and Facebook will create a new app.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18-Create-App-ID-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Create App ID\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18-Create-App-ID-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18-Create-App-ID-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18-Create-App-ID-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next, access the <em>Dashboard<\/em> screen and select <em>Add a Product<\/em>. Find the product called <em>Facebook Login<\/em> and click on <em>Set Up<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/19-Add-a-Product.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add a Product\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/19-Add-a-Product.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/19-Add-a-Product-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/19-Add-a-Product-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, head to <em>Facebook Login &gt; Quickstart<\/em> and select Web as your platform.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20-Quickstart.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Quickstart\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20-Quickstart.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20-Quickstart-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20-Quickstart-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A new field will appear where you will be able to enter your website URL. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21-Enter-your-website-URL-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Enter your website URL\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21-Enter-your-website-URL-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21-Enter-your-website-URL-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21-Enter-your-website-URL-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In case the Quickstart page is blank, go to <em>Settings &gt; Basic<\/em> and scroll down until you run into the <em>Add Platform<\/em> option.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Add-Platform-option-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add Platform option\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Add-Platform-option-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Add-Platform-option-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Add-Platform-option-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Click on it and select <em>Website<\/em> as your platform. Here you can enter your site URL.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Select-Website-as-your-platform-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Select Website as your platform\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Select-Website-as-your-platform-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Select-Website-as-your-platform-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Select-Website-as-your-platform-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Save all your changes once you\u2019re done, and go to <em>Facebook Login &gt; Settings<\/em>. Once there, you should add the <em>Valid OAuth Redirect URI<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23-Valid-OAuth-Redirect-URI.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Valid OAuth Redirect URI\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23-Valid-OAuth-Redirect-URI.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23-Valid-OAuth-Redirect-URI-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23-Valid-OAuth-Redirect-URI-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can find both the website URL and the Valid OAuth Redirect URL <strong>in the<em> Facebook Settings<\/em> tab of the plugin settings, located at the top<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once again, don\u2019t forget to save your changes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now, to get the App ID and Secret key, you should click on <em>Settings &gt; Basic<\/em>. In the <em>App Secret<\/em> section, click on <em>Show<\/em> to see your secret key.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/24-App-Secret-section.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"App Secret section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/24-App-Secret-section.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/24-App-Secret-section-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/24-App-Secret-section-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Copy and paste both your App ID and Secret key into your plugin settings page. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/25-Copy-and-paste-both-your-App-ID-and-Secret-key.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Copy and paste both your App ID and Secret key\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/25-Copy-and-paste-both-your-App-ID-and-Secret-key.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/25-Copy-and-paste-both-your-App-ID-and-Secret-key-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/25-Copy-and-paste-both-your-App-ID-and-Secret-key-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Afterward, you should go back to the Facebook Developers page.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are some additional fields you need to fill in the <em>Settings &gt; Basic<\/em> page before you can submit the app for approval. These include your display name, <em>App domain<\/em> (where you should enter your website\u2019s domain name), the <em>Privacy Policy URL<\/em> and the <em>Terms of Service URL, App Icon, <\/em>and<em> the Category<\/em> of your app (you can choose from Business and Pages, Education, Entertainment, etc.).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/26-Facebook-Developers-page-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Facebook Developers page\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/26-Facebook-Developers-page-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/26-Facebook-Developers-page-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/26-Facebook-Developers-page-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For Business Use, you should pick the \u201c<em>Support my own business<\/em>\u201d option.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27-Support-my-own-business-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Support my own business\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27-Support-my-own-business-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27-Support-my-own-business-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27-Support-my-own-business-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Also, you need to <em>Verify Your Business on Facebook<\/em> in order to use certain app permissions (which we will talk about a bit later).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To verify your business, you will be asked to upload a document that shows the name of your organization, as well as its physical address.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28-Verify-Your-Business-on-Facebook.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Verify Your Business on Facebook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28-Verify-Your-Business-on-Facebook.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28-Verify-Your-Business-on-Facebook-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28-Verify-Your-Business-on-Facebook-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After you click the <em>Get Started<\/em> button and complete the business verification process, you will also need to sign one contract and fill in the <em>Data Protection Officer Contact Information<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29-Data-Protection-Officer-Contact-Information-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Data Protection Officer Contact Information\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29-Data-Protection-Officer-Contact-Information-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29-Data-Protection-Officer-Contact-Information-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29-Data-Protection-Officer-Contact-Information-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Click on <em>Save Changes<\/em> when you\u2019re done.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Switching the Facebook App to Live Mode<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now, we should note that your app is set to private by default. With that status, it is only available for testing purposes. You will be able to use it for posting to Facebook once you make the app live. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To switch the app to Live status, make sure you\u2019ve entered the Privacy Policy URL in <em>Settings &gt; Basic<\/em> first, and then click on the status switch.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/30-Switching-the-Facebook-App-to-Live-Mode-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Switching the Facebook App to Live Mode\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/30-Switching-the-Facebook-App-to-Live-Mode-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/30-Switching-the-Facebook-App-to-Live-Mode-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/30-Switching-the-Facebook-App-to-Live-Mode-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A popup will appear allowing you to switch the mode from <em>Development<\/em> to <em>Live<\/em>. Click on the <em>Switch Mode<\/em> button, and your app will be made public.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31-Switch-Mode-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Switch Mode\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31-Switch-Mode-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31-Switch-Mode-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31-Switch-Mode-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;82px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Facebook App Review<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To be able to use this app and let users see your WordPress posts on Facebook, <strong>you need to submit the app for approval first<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Go to <em>App Review &gt; My Permissions and Features<\/em> in the Facebook Developers page, and click on <em>Add additional permissions and features<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/32-My-Permissions-and-Features.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"My Permissions and Features\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/32-My-Permissions-and-Features.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/32-My-Permissions-and-Features-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/32-My-Permissions-and-Features-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You will be redirected to the A<em>dd Permissions and Features to Your Request<\/em> page. Here, you should find and select <strong>manage_pages<\/strong> and <strong>publish_pages<\/strong> permissions (you will need both of these items to automatically display your WordPress posts on Facebook), and then click the <em>Request<\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-Add-Permissions-and-Features-to-Your-Request.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add Permissions and Features to Your Request\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-Add-Permissions-and-Features-to-Your-Request.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-Add-Permissions-and-Features-to-Your-Request-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-Add-Permissions-and-Features-to-Your-Request-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A <em>Continue<\/em> button will appear after the request. You should click <em>Continue<\/em> for both permissions and fill in the details for each item in order to get the permissions and the app approval. Hit the <em>Submit for Review<\/em> button when you\u2019re done.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-Submit-for-Review-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Submit for Review\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-Submit-for-Review-min.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-Submit-for-Review-min-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-Submit-for-Review-min-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To learn how to complete all the necessary steps to get manage_pages and publish_pages permissions, as well as to complete your app verification and request an app review, you should follow the detailed guide located in the xyzscript\u2019s <strong>Section 2: Facebook App Review<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xyzscripts.com\/docs\/social-media-auto-publish\/faq\/how-can-i-create-facebook-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How can I create Facebook application<\/a> page.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Note that once your app gets submitted for approval, it may take anywhere from 1 week to 3 months to get the app approved by Facebook. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Authorizing the App in the WordPress Admin<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Once you go through all the steps we presented above, you need to complete one final step \u2013 and that is <strong>authorizing your app to automatically publish your WordPress posts on Facebook<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Go back to your WordPress Admin. In the <em>Facebook Settings<\/em> tab of the <em>Social Media Auto Publish<\/em> plugin, you will see the <em>Authorize<\/em> button located above all other options.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/35-Authorizing-the-App-in-the-WordPress-Admin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Authorizing the App in the WordPress Admin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/35-Authorizing-the-App-in-the-WordPress-Admin.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/35-Authorizing-the-App-in-the-WordPress-Admin-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/35-Authorizing-the-App-in-the-WordPress-Admin-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once you click on it, you will be redirected to a Facebook popup box which will ask you what pages you want to use with your app (If you don\u2019t have any pages yet, you will be urged to create one). Click Next when you\u2019re done.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/36-Redirected-to-a-Facebook-popup-box-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Redirected to a Facebook popup box\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/36-Redirected-to-a-Facebook-popup-box-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/36-Redirected-to-a-Facebook-popup-box-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/36-Redirected-to-a-Facebook-popup-box-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next, you will determine what your app is allowed to do. You should switch the <em>Manage<\/em> <em>your Pages<\/em> option to <em>YES<\/em> and click the <em>Done<\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/37-Determine-what-your-app-is-allowed-to-do-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Determine what your app is allowed to do\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/37-Determine-what-your-app-is-allowed-to-do-min.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/37-Determine-what-your-app-is-allowed-to-do-min-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/37-Determine-what-your-app-is-allowed-to-do-min-620x331.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, a popup will appear letting you know you\u2019ve linked your app to Facebook. Click <em>OK<\/em> one final time, and that\u2019s it \u2013 the authorization process is complete. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]One of the easiest methods you can use to set the automatic sharing of your WordPress posts on Facebook is the IFTTT tool. However, if you prefer to have more sharing options, we recommend trying with the Social Media Auto Publish Plugin. That being said, the plugin is somewhat complicated to set up and it does have certain limitations. On top of only being able to use the app support only<strong> if you have a HTTPS website<\/strong>, you will be allowed to publish your WordPress posts to Facebook <strong>with the approved app only<\/strong> \u2013 and getting the approval itself can take up to 3 months.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In case you don\u2019t want to wait and you\u2019d prefer to use an <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xyzscripts.com\/docs\/social-media-auto-publish\/faq\/how-can-i-use-the-alternate-solution-for-publishing-posts-to-facebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">alternate solution for publishing posts to Facebook<\/a>, <strong>we recommend trying<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/smapsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SMAP Solutions<\/a> plugin. This premium plugin allows you to automatically publish posts to Facebook from WordPress without having to create an app in the first place. This will save you a lot of time and trouble but it will also cost you &#8211; the price starts at $10\/year.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We made sure to cover all the angles so all you need to do is pick the solution that works the best for you. 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