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# Set up Facebook Developer Account

Before you begin, you will need the following:

* CrossEngage account
* A Facebook App Administrator Account with Ads Management Standard Access

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For an explanation of Custom Audiences in Facebook for Developers, check their documentation [here](https://www.facebook.com/business/help/744354708981227) or [here](https://adespresso.com/blog/facebook-ads-custom-audiences-guide/).
{% endhint %}

### **Creating a Facebook Developer App**

* Log in to your Facebook Developer account [here](https://developers.facebook.com/).
* Go to "My Apps" in the main dashboard.
* Click on the Create App button. If this is your first time using Facebook for Developers, click ‘Getting Started,’ set up your account, and click “Create First App”.

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* Set “Business” as the application type. Click “Next”.

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* Name your new app and enter the contact email through which you will receive notifications.
* Click “Create App”.

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### **App Review**&#x20;

You will need to submit to [App Review](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/facebook-login/review/how-to-submit) before you continue. This may take several days.&#x20;

### **Checking Administrator Access**

If you have problems with the previous steps, be sure to check whether you have administrator access by completing the following steps:

* Log in to [https://business.facebook.com](https://business.facebook.com/).
* Click on the Business Settings button at the bottom left of your screen.
* Select “Users” > “People” from the navigation bar on the left.

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* Find the desired app in the “Assigned assets” section and click on the arrow icon to the right.
* Make sure the “Manage app” permission under the “Admin access” title is activated.