Facebook Implements New API-Controlled Test User System for App Developers

Facebook has implemented a new application testing system which allow developers to easily create tester user accounts. The fake accounts can be generated and friend each other through the Open Graph, but can’t interact with real users or public content such as Pages. They won’t ever be disabled by Facebook’s spam or fake account detection systems. This should remove the need for developers to manually create and manage fake accounts which are in violation of Facebook’s terms of service.

Previously, developers had to designate real accounts as Platform

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