Overview

This node integrates with the Facebook API to manage media on Facebook Pages, specifically allowing users to upload videos to a selected Facebook Page. It supports uploading videos either by providing a video URL or by using binary video data from a previous node. This node is useful for automating video content publishing on Facebook Pages, such as marketing campaigns, event promotions, or regular content updates.

Use Case Examples

1. Uploading a promotional video to a Facebook Page by providing a direct video URL.
2. Uploading a video file processed in a previous workflow step as binary data to a Facebook Page.

Properties

Output

JSON

• success - Indicates if the video upload was successful
• postId - The ID of the created video post on the Facebook Page
• message - A message confirming the successful creation of the video post
• pageId - The ID of the Facebook Page where the video was uploaded
• content
  • inputType - The method used to provide the video (URL or binary data)
  • videoUrl - The URL of the video if provided by URL
  • description - Optional description provided for the video post

Dependencies

• Facebook OAuth2 API credentials for authentication and authorization.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the Facebook OAuth2 credentials are valid and have the necessary permissions, including pages_show_list and pages_manage_posts.
• Verify that the selected Facebook Page ID is correct and that the connected account has admin or task access to that page.
• When uploading via URL, ensure the video URL is accessible and valid.
• When uploading binary data, ensure the binary property name is correct and the data is properly formatted as a video file.
• Common error messages include invalid or expired access tokens, missing permissions, and invalid input parameters. Reconnecting the Facebook account or refreshing credentials often resolves these issues.

Links

• Facebook Video API Documentation - Official Facebook documentation for video uploads and management via the Graph API.