Facebook登录报错：Invalid Scope user_about_me问题求助

Hey there, I’ve dealt with this exact error before, so let’s break down what’s happening and how to fix it quickly.

Why This Error Happens #

Facebook deprecated the user_about_me permission starting with Graph API v2.8. This permission used to let apps access a user's "About Me" section, but now that information is part of the public profile data that’s automatically available when a user logs in (no extra scope needed). Requesting this outdated scope triggers the error you’re seeing (which, as you noted, only shows to developers—users won’t see it, but it’s still worth fixing to avoid unexpected issues).

Step-by-Step Fixes #

• Remove user_about_me from your scope list:
  Look for where you define the Facebook Login scope in your code. For example, if your original request looks like this:

  FB.login(function(response) {
    // handle response
  }, {scope: 'user_about_me,email'});
  

  Update it to remove the deprecated scope:

  FB.login(function(response) {
    // handle response
  }, {scope: 'email'});
  

  Keep only the permissions you actually need (like email, user_friends, etc.—stick to Facebook’s current valid permission set for your use case).

• Check your app’s default permissions in Facebook Developer Dashboard:
  Head to your app’s settings in the Facebook Developer Portal, navigate to the "Facebook Login" section, and make sure user_about_me isn’t listed in the "Default Permissions" field. Remove it if it’s present.

• Update your Facebook SDK (if applicable):
  Older versions of the Facebook SDK might include user_about_me by default. Updating to the latest version will align with Facebook’s current API standards and prevent this error from popping up automatically.

Final Note #

Even though users don’t see this error, fixing it ensures your login flow is stable and compliant with Facebook’s latest policies. You won’t lose access to the user’s "About Me" info either—you can still fetch that via the Graph API’s /me endpoint without any special permissions.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Payal Javiya