FastStats configuration
Before configuring Facebook in FastStats, make sure you've created a Social database (see Facebook prerequisites) and installed the Facebook Response Gatherer.
FastStats Service configuration¶
Open the FastStats Configurator:
To configure the Social database connection for the FastStats Service:
- Select FastStats Services.
- Select the System tab.
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Select the Facebook node.
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Select File > Save to save the changes.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Database Connection String | Pre-populated from the Social Connection String. |
| Image/Media upload timeout (seconds) | Timeout for uploading an image or video to your Facebook Page. Increase this if your network is slow or you are using large files. |
| Image/Media upload filesize limit (MBs) | Maximum size of the image/media file to upload. Don't exceed Facebook's own limits. |
| Ad country codes | Default country codes for targeting custom audiences in adverts. You can also set this per channel in PeopleStage. |
| Ad country groups | Alternative to country codes for selecting large groups such as Europe. |
| Ads campaign retry interval (minutes) | How long the FastStats Service waits between API calls to check the audience upload status. |
| Ads campaign maximum retry period (hours) | How long the FastStats Service continues retrying to get the audience upload status from Facebook. |
FastStats Web Service configuration¶
Define the Social database connection string for the FastStats Web Service.
FastStats roles configuration¶
Roles control access to Facebook functions.
Facebook Administrator role¶
A Facebook Administrator can modify Apps, modify Pages, and change tokens.
- In Users Explorer, right-click on an administrator.
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Select Modify > Modify Roles.
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Select both the Facebook Administrator and Facebook User roles.
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Select Close.
Facebook User role¶
A Facebook User can manage tokens within Administrative Functions.
- In Users Explorer, right-click on a username.
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Select Modify > Modify Roles.
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Select the Facebook User role.
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Select Close.
Note
You must exit FastStats and log in again for role changes to take effect.