Facebook is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and videos, send messages, and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues.
Field (Account) Information
While configuring the Source or Destination of a Template or Transaction, you need to create an account to connect Facebook with Adeptia Connect. While creating an account, you need to specify the location from where Adeptia Connect will access the data.
Click 
to add an account.
Specify the following information for Facebook:
Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
Account Name | A short, descriptive name that helps you re-use this account in future. |
Click Continue. The Facebook account login page opens in a new window.
Log in with your email and password. If you do not have a Facebook account, click Sign up for Facebook.
The fields are self-explanatory. Fill in the fields and click Sign Up to create your Facebook account.
Triggers
A Trigger specifies when a particular Transaction will start executing. While configuring the Source of a Template, you need to choose an event.
Following triggers are available for Facebook at Source.
Trigger Name | Description |
|---|---|
New Tagged Photo of You | Triggers when someone tags you in a photo. |
Photo Posted by You | Triggers when you post a new photo to your timeline or profile. |
Post to Your Timeline | Triggers when you or someone posts on your timeline. |
| Video Posted by You | Triggers when you post a video to your timeline. |
Actions
An Action specifies how the data will be transferred at the destination location. While configuring the Destination (Target) of a Template, you need to choose an action.
Following actions are available for Facebook at Destination.
Action Name | Description |
|---|---|
Post to Timeline | Creates a post on your timeline. |