Last updated: 2026-10-26 There are three legitimate ways to open a Facebook ad account: self-serve, through a Meta agency partner, and restricted-category permission (“whitelisting”). Most exporters combine an agency account with category permissions where required (gambling, crypto, dating). This English guide covers the comparison table, documents, a five-step setup, and what informal terms like “aged accounts” and “BM2500” really mean. Chinese readers can see the 中文版. 1. Ways to open a Facebook ad account (comparison table) Method Best for What you need Notes Self-serve (create an ad account in your...