# Douyin Short Link Generator API

> Converts a standard Douyin web link into a shortened Douyin URL. Returns the shortened link string and operation status for the provided URL.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/douyin/app-v3/generate-short-url
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/douyin/app-v3/generate-short-url/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Douyin
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/app-v3/generate-short-url`
- Price: $0.0015 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, douyin
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/app-v3/generate-short-url` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `url` | string | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Douyin Short Link Generator API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/app-v3/generate-short-url 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 Douyin Short Link Generator API cost?

$0.0015 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Douyin Short Link Generator API accept?

Required: url (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Douyin Short Link Generator API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.

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

No. Douyin Short Link Generator 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 Douyin API access separately.

## README

### Douyin Short Link Generator API

Convert full Douyin links into compact short URLs by supplying the target link via `url`.

#### Use cases

- Shorten full Douyin video URLs for compact sharing.
- Convert standard Douyin web links into mobile-friendly URLs.
- Process Douyin links to embed shorter paths in external platforms.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/app-v3/generate-short-url" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://www.douyin.com/video/7691553968815623478"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `url` | string | Yes | Douyin link |

#### Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

```json
{
  "data": [
    {
      "short_url": "https://v.douyin.com/jAO8y1A55-Y/",
      "status": "success"
    }
  ]
}
```

#### Notes

- Requires a valid Douyin link passed in `url`.

#### Related APIs

- [Douyin Brand Hot Search List](/model/douyin/app-v3/brand-hot-search-list): Returns the current Douyin brand hot search list and category data.
- [Douyin Brand Hot Search List Detail](/model/douyin/app-v3/brand-hot-search-list-detail): Returns detailed brand hot search list data from Douyin for a specific category.
- [Douyin Video Share QR Code](/model/douyin/app-v3/generate-video-share-qrcode): Returns a Douyin share QR code for a designated target.