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Post → Create Video Post

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Overview

This node allows users to create a video post on a Facebook Page. It supports providing the video either via a direct URL or as binary data from a previous node. Users can also add a description to the video post. This node is useful for automating the publishing of video content to Facebook Pages, such as marketing videos, announcements, or event highlights.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automatically post a promotional video to a Facebook Page using a video URL.
  2. Upload a video file from a previous workflow step as a binary attachment to a Facebook Page.
  3. Add descriptive text to accompany the video post for better engagement.

Properties

Name Meaning
Page The Facebook Page where the video post will be published. This is selected from the user's connected Facebook account.
Video Input Type Specifies how the video is provided for the post, either by a video URL or binary data from a previous node.
Video URL The URL of the video to post. Required if 'Video Input Type' is set to 'Video URL'.
Video Binary Property The name of the binary property containing the video data. Required if 'Video Input Type' is set to 'Binary Data'.
Video Description An optional description text for the video post to provide context or additional information.

Output

JSON

  • success - Indicates if the video post creation was successful.
  • postId - The ID of the created video post on Facebook.
  • message - A message confirming the successful creation of the video post.
  • pageId - The ID of the Facebook Page where the video was posted.
  • content
    • inputType - The method used to provide the video (URL or binary).
    • videoUrl - The video URL if the input type was URL.
    • description - The description text 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 to post videos on the selected Page.
  • If using binary data, verify that the binary property name matches the actual binary data property from the previous node.
  • Video URL must be a valid and accessible URL if using the URL input type.
  • The Facebook Page ID must be correct and the user must have admin or posting rights on that Page.
  • Common errors include missing access tokens, invalid video URLs, or insufficient permissions, which can be resolved by reconnecting the Facebook account or checking permissions.

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