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Q: What Facebook events can the Trigger node detect?

The Facebook Trigger listens for page-level events including new posts, comments, reactions, messages, and feed updates. The specific events available depend on the permissions your Facebook App has been granted. You select which event types to subscribe to when configuring the trigger node in n8n.

Q: Do I need a Facebook App to use this trigger?

Yes. Facebook requires you to create a Facebook App through the Meta Developer portal. The app needs to be configured with the Webhooks product and granted the appropriate Page permissions (like pages_show_list and pages_read_engagement). You also need a Facebook Page token, which you generate through the app's token configuration.

Q: Can I auto-respond to Facebook comments using n8n?

Technically possible, but proceed carefully. Facebook has strict policies about automated responses, particularly around spam prevention. You can use n8n to draft responses and route them to a human for approval, or send internal notifications that prompt a team member to respond manually. Fully automated public replies risk getting your page flagged.

Q: How do I sync Facebook leads with my CRM?

If you are using Facebook Lead Ads, the Facebook Trigger can detect new lead submissions. Your n8n workflow then maps the lead fields (name, email, phone) to your CRM's contact format and creates or updates the record. This works with HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, and most CRMs that n8n supports.

Q: Can I filter which events actually trigger the workflow?

The Facebook Trigger fires for all subscribed event types. If you only want to process certain events (for example, comments containing specific keywords or reactions on particular posts), add an IF or Switch node after the trigger to evaluate the event data and only continue processing for events that match your criteria.

Q: Why is my Facebook Trigger not receiving events?

Common causes include an expired page access token (they need periodic renewal), missing webhook verification in your Facebook App settings, your n8n instance not being publicly accessible (Facebook needs to reach your webhook URL), or insufficient app permissions. Check each of these if events stop arriving.

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About Facebook Trigger

The Facebook Trigger node in n8n monitors your Facebook Pages for specific events and starts a workflow when they occur. It uses Facebook’s Webhooks API to listen for new posts, comments, reactions, and other page interactions in real time. When someone comments on your page, leaves a review, or sends a message, the trigger fires and passes the event data into your n8n workflow for processing.

This is useful for businesses that want to respond quickly to social media activity without someone constantly watching the Facebook notification stream. Common automations include logging all comments to a spreadsheet for review, sending Slack alerts when someone mentions a product issue, syncing lead data from Facebook forms to a CRM, or routing negative feedback to a customer service team for fast follow-up.

Osher helps Australian businesses connect their Facebook Page activity to internal systems. If your marketing or support team needs faster response times on social media, or you want to capture engagement data automatically for reporting, our sales automation team can build workflows that turn Facebook interactions into actionable tasks across your business.

Facebook Trigger FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how Facebook Trigger consultants can help with integration and implementation

What Facebook events can the Trigger node detect?

Do I need a Facebook App to use this trigger?

Can I auto-respond to Facebook comments using n8n?

How do I sync Facebook leads with my CRM?

Can I filter which events actually trigger the workflow?

Why is my Facebook Trigger not receiving events?

How it works

We work hand-in-hand with you to implement Facebook Trigger

As Facebook Trigger consultants we work with you hand in hand build more efficient and effective operations. Here’s how we will work with you to automate your business and integrate Facebook Trigger with integrate and automate 800+ tools.

Step 1

Create a Facebook App

Go to the Meta Developer portal (developers.facebook.com) and create a new app. Choose the Business type and add the Webhooks product to your app. You will also need to add your Facebook Page to the app and generate a Page Access Token with the necessary permissions for the events you want to monitor.

Step 2

Configure Webhook Subscription

In your Facebook App settings, set up the webhook subscription for the Page object. Point the callback URL to your n8n instance’s Facebook Trigger endpoint. Facebook will send a verification challenge to confirm the URL is valid. Make sure your n8n instance is publicly accessible over HTTPS for this step.

Step 3

Set Up n8n Credentials

In n8n, create a Facebook credential with your App ID, App Secret, and Page Access Token. Add a Facebook Trigger node to a new workflow and select the events you want to subscribe to. The node will register itself with Facebook’s webhook system when activated.

Step 4

Build Your Event Processing Logic

Add nodes after the trigger to process incoming events. Use a Switch node to route different event types (comments, messages, reactions) to different branches. For each branch, add the appropriate actions — logging to a database, sending a notification, creating a CRM record, or updating a spreadsheet.

Step 5

Test with Real Page Activity

Post a comment or reaction on your Facebook Page and verify the event flows through your n8n workflow. Check that all the data fields you need are present in the event payload. Test each event type you have subscribed to and confirm the downstream actions complete correctly.

Step 6

Monitor Token Expiry and Workflow Health

Facebook Page tokens can expire or be invalidated when permissions change. Set up a separate monitoring workflow that periodically checks whether your Facebook credential is still valid. Also monitor your main workflow’s execution log for failures, and set up error notifications so you know immediately if events stop processing.

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