“Requires a valid user is specified …” error when using getCount

Question

I\'m trying to use getCount from test console.

When I enter a uid of a user that has installed my application (using basic and publis

Answer 1

John, you don't need extra permissions. The problem is with your access token. The access token that the tool uses it your personal user access token and will only work for your uid. If you use the application access token (meaning APP_ID|APP_SECRET) then you will be able to see the result of this method for all users of your application.

api.facebook.com/method/dashboard.getCount?uid=[UID]&access_token=[appid|appsecret]&format=json