Connect with Facebook

How to link your Meta account with SaleAds.ai

This is the first step to being able to launch advertising strategies. Connecting your Meta account allows me to create and manage ads on your behalf.

Important: This is the most critical point of the process. Take your time and follow each step carefully.


Access Settings

  1. In the Dashboard, go to the side menu

  2. Click on "Connected Accounts"

  3. You will see the section for Meta Ads with the button to connect


Current Status of your Connection

On the Connected Accounts screen you will see one of these statuses:

Status
Meaning
Action Required

Not connected

You have not linked your Meta account

Click on "Connect Account"

Connected - Configuration pending

You connected Meta but still need to select assets

Complete the configuration

Configured

All set to launch strategies

None


Connection Process

Step 1: Start Connection

  1. Click the button "Connect with Meta"

  2. A Facebook pop-up window will open

Note: If you use a pop-up blocker, allow pop-ups from SaleAds.ai

Step 2: Log in to Facebook

In the pop-up window:

  1. Enter your Facebook email and password

  2. Click on "Log In"

Tip: Use the Facebook account that has access to your business's Business Manager.

Step 3: Authorize Permissions

Facebook will ask you to authorize several permissions. I'll explain why I need them:

Permission
What I use it for

Manage pages

Publish ads from your page

Manage ads

Create and manage campaigns

Read insights

Show metrics for your ads

Access to Business Manager

Use your ad accounts

I explain further below which permissions I need and what I use them for.

  1. Review the requested permissions

  2. Click on "Continue" or "Accept" on each screen

  3. Important: Select ALL the pages and accounts you want to grant access to

Warning: If you do not select all the assets, you will not be able to use them in SaleAds.ai later.

Step 4: Confirm Connection

Once authorized:

  1. The pop-up will close automatically

  2. You will return to SaleAds.ai

  3. You will see the message: "Connected Successfully!"


Account creation

Use this section if you are missing any component to continue with Meta Ads.

Create a Business Manager (Meta Business)

If no Business Manager appears when configuring Meta, it is usually because one does not exist yet.

  1. Click on "Create account"

  2. Complete your company details

  3. Verify your email (if Meta asks)

  4. Wait 2-5 minutes

  5. Return to SaleAds.ai

  6. Disconnect and reconnect Meta so that it appears in the list

Note: If a Business Manager already exists but you don't see it, reconnect Meta and in permissions select ALL the Business Managers.

Create and connect your Facebook account

Here you can create your business page on Facebook.

Create and connect your Instagram account

You need an Instagram account business or creator. Then you must link it to your Facebook Page for it to appear in the configuration.

Below you have a guide to do it:

After Connecting

Once connected, your status will change to "Connected - Configuration pending". This means you need to complete the configuration by selecting:

  1. Business Manager - Required

  2. Ad Account - Required

  3. Optional assets - Page, Pixel, WhatsApp, Instagram

Next step: Select Business Manager →


Troubleshooting

The pop-up window does not open

Possible causes:

  • Pop-up blocker active

  • Incompatible browser

Solution:

  1. Disable the pop-up blocker for saleads.ai

  2. Use an up-to-date Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge

  3. Try in an incognito window

Error: "Connection Failed"

Possible causes:

  • Facebook session expired

  • Permissions not granted correctly

  • Temporary Meta issue

Solution:

  1. Click on "Retry"

  2. Make sure to accept ALL permissions

  3. Try again in 5 minutes if the problem persists

  4. If it continues, contact support

I don't see my pages/accounts

Possible causes:

  • You did not select all the assets during authorization

  • You do not have the correct permissions in Business Manager

Solution:

  1. Disconnect the account (see Edit/Disconnect)

  2. Reconnect

  3. In the authorization, select ALL the assets

Message: "Unexpected callback state"

Cause: Error in the Facebook authorization process.

Solution:

  1. Close the current window

  2. Return to Connected Accounts

  3. Try to connect again


Permissions We Request

These are all the permissions I need and why:

Permission
Use

pages_manage_ads

Create ads from your page

pages_read_engagement

Read interactions from your ads

ads_management

Create and manage campaigns

ads_read

Read performance metrics

business_management

Access Business Manager

instagram_basic

Connect Instagram account

instagram_content_publish

Publish ads on Instagram

Privacy: I will never publish content without your explicit authorization. I only create ads when you click "Launch". You have full control.


Next Steps

Once successfully connected, you must complete the configuration:

  1. Select Business Manager - Next mandatory step


Having issues? See the complete guide for Meta Troubleshooting

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