How to enable Facebook Timeline

Facebook Timeline

Aside from the Facebook drastic overhaul, they also announced Timeline which is a cool, new way to view everything that has ever happened in your Facebook lifespan. Curious about how it looks like? Unfortunately, it’s only open for open graph developers but Facebook said that it will available for everyone in the coming weeks. But if you’re really excited and cannot wait for the public launch, here’s a simple way to enable it.

How to enable Facebook Timeline

1. Log-in to Facebook and enable Developer mode, if you haven’t already. Just search for “Developer” in the search box and click the app that has more than 1 million monthly users and then add/allow it.

2. Once you’re in the Developer app, click Create New App and give your new app a display name and namespace and agree to the Platform Privacy agreement.

3. Once done, you should see your app’s name near the top of the page. Look for the Open Graph header and click the Get started using the Open Graph link.

4. Create a test action for your app. You can just copy the example like read a book, or watch a movie.

5. Complete the 3-step action configuration page. TIP: Just click Save at the bottom of the page.

6. Once done, go back to your Facebook home screen and you’ll see an invite to try Timeline at the top of the page. Click Get it now to get started.

Facebook Timeline looks really great but it might take a while for me to get familiar with the new design.