Time for action – registering an application with Facebook

Sign up to become a Facebook Developer at http://www.facebook.com/developers/. Don't worry; it's free, and instant.

You may be asked to verify your Facebook account by entering a valid mobile phone number or adding a credit card. You won't be charged (apart from the cost of a standard text message, if you pick that method); this is to ensure that every application is connected to a real person.

On the Developer page, click Set Up New Application in the top-right:

Time for action – registering an application with Facebook

You'll be asked to enter the name of your application. It's a good idea to use your name or your company's name as part of the application's ...

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