# DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Networks API

> Referring IP addresses or subnets pointing to a target, with backlink counts per network.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/referring_networks/live
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/referring_networks/live/docs

## Facts

- Provider: DataForSEO
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/referring_networks/live`
- Price: From $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: backlinks, seo
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/referring_networks/live` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

## FAQ

### How do I use the DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Networks API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/referring_networks/live with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Networks API cost?

From $0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Networks API accept?

DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Networks takes no input parameters; send an empty JSON body.

### What does the DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Networks API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a DataForSEO developer account or API key?

No. DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Networks runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for DataForSEO API access separately.

## README

### DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Networks API

Referring IP addresses or subnets pointing to a target, with backlink counts per network.

Request fields follow the official DataForSEO `/v3/backlinks/referring_networks/live` task schema (one task per call). The response is DataForSEO's original JSON; results are in `tasks[].result`.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/referring_networks/live" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"target": "nike.com", "limit": 10}'
```

#### Parameters

The JSON body is forwarded to the upstream endpoint. Main fields:

| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| `target` | Domain, subdomain or page URL. |
| `network_address_type` | Optional: "ip" or "subnet" (default "ip"). |
| `limit` | Maximum number of networks to return. |

#### Reference

- Official docs: https://docs.dataforseo.com/v3/backlinks/referring_networks/live/

#### Pricing

Billed at the actual cost of each call, about $0.02436 for the request above. The cost grows with the number of rows, targets or tokens a call returns. Failed calls are not charged. Searches with no results are billed at their actual cost.