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Facebook Troubleshooting - Error Validating Access Token

A Facebook access token validation error occurs when the token used to authenticate your Facebook account with third-party tools, like Statusbrew, becomes invalid because Facebook's security algorithms have flagged your account.

Although there are many reasons for this to happen, a few fairly common are:

  • Notice of copyright violation

  • Running inappropriate/flagged images or videos on a page

  • Running inappropriate/copyrighted content in ads

  • Suspicious account activity

  • Suspected compromised account

If the access token validation error message appears on your screen, the following are a few steps you can take to resolve the issue.

  • Delete browser history and cookies

  • Directly log into Facebook from that browser. If the issue is related to pages or ads, you may need to log into your Facebook Business Manager.

  • You should then be prompted through a few necessary steps that will re-authorize and unblock your account

If you face difficulty while performing the above actions, contact Facebook Support through the Facebook Help Center.

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