# Facebook Profile ID API

> Resolve the numeric Facebook profile ID behind a profile path such as "zuck", for use with endpoints that need a profile ID.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/facebook/profile-id
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/facebook/profile-id/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Facebook
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/facebook/profile-id`
- Price: $0.03 per call
- Capabilities: api, facebook, social media
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/facebook/profile-id` 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 Facebook Profile ID API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/facebook/profile-id 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 Facebook Profile ID API cost?

$0.03 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Facebook Profile ID API accept?

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

### What does the Facebook Profile ID API return?

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

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

No. Facebook Profile ID 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 Facebook API access separately.

## README

### Facebook Profile ID API

Resolve the numeric Facebook profile ID behind a profile path such as "zuck", for use with endpoints that need a profile ID.

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data` in the platform's original structure.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/facebook/profile-id" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "zuck"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `url` | string | Yes | The path portion of the Facebook profile URL, such as /<profile-path>. Do not include the scheme or host. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls and empty results are not charged.