# FastStats configuration

Before configuring Facebook in FastStats, make sure you've created a Social database (see [Facebook prerequisites](<https://help.apteco.com/en/admin/integration/social/facebook/#creating-a-social-database>)) and installed the Facebook Response Gatherer.

## FastStats Service configuration

Open the **FastStats Configurator**:

To configure the Social database connection for the FastStats Service:

1. Select **FastStats Services**.
2. Select the **System** tab.
3. Select the **Facebook** node.
4. 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.

1. In **Users Explorer**, right-click on an administrator.
2. Select **Modify** \> **Modify Roles**.
3. Select both the **Facebook Administrator** and **Facebook User** roles.
4. Select **Close**.

### Facebook User role

A Facebook User can manage tokens within Administrative Functions.

1. In **Users Explorer**, right-click on a username.
2. Select **Modify** \> **Modify Roles**.
3. Select the **Facebook User** role.
4. Select **Close**.

> [!NOTE]
>
> You must exit FastStats and log in again for role changes to take effect.