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Steps to Generate a System User Token for Meta Ads

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Written by Ray
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Step 1: Log in to Your Meta Business Suite

Step 2: Go to Business Settings

  • In the left sidebar, click “Settings”

  • Then navigate to “Users” → “System Users”

*Note: To see the system users, you need to be an admin.

Step 3: Create a System User

  • Click “Add”

  • Provide a name (e.g., ReportingBot) and choose Admin access

  • Click Create

Step 4: Assign Assets to the System User

  • Click the three dots (⋯) and select “Assign Assets.”

  • Select your Pages, Ad Accounts or other required assets type

  • Grant the necessary permissions.

  • Then, Click on Assign Assets

Step 5: Generate the Access Token

1. Click “Generate Token.”

2. Choose the app associated with your Meta Ads account

Once selected, the account, click on Next

3. Set the expiration to Never

Once selected, Never click on Next.

4. Select the necessary permissions (at minimum: ads_read)

5. Click Generate Token

6. Copy the generated token and store it securely

  • Share this token with the Revlitix team (CSM).

  • You will not be able to view it again after this

⚠️ If Your Business Is Not Verified

You’ll be prompted to verify your account when generating the token. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Click “Verify Account”

Step 2: Send Verification Code

  • You’ll be asked to confirm your email address

  • Click “Send email” to receive the confirmation code

Step 3: Enter the Code

  • Check your email for a 6-digit confirmation code

  • Enter the code in the input box

  • Click “Submit”

Step 4: Confirmation

  • You’ll see a confirmation message: “Thanks for confirming your email”

  • Click “Done”

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