Facebook Fans page, Application and Comments Box

The facebook comments plugin require an application ID: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/comments

1. But currently I only have a fans page, is it a must to create an application in order to use the comments plugin?

2. If I created an application, do I need to l开发者_如何转开发ink up the fans page and application?

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1. Yes you have to create an application.

2. No you do not need to link them up.