# Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) API

> Converts an Instagram post media ID into a shortcode used to construct standard post URLs. Accepts a numerical `media_id` parameter to look up the corresponding code.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode`
- Price: $0.0015 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, instagram
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode 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 Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) 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 Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) 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 Instagram developer account or API key?

No. Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) 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 Instagram API access separately.

## README

### Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) API

Provide a post's `media_id` to convert an internal Instagram identifier into its public shortcode. The resulting shortcode allows developers to assemble standard Instagram post web links.

#### Use cases

- Generate public Instagram web URLs using numerical post identifiers.
- Convert internal media tracking IDs into human-readable shortcodes.
- Link directly to specific Instagram posts within external dashboards.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"media_id": "3774507992167247878"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `media_id` | string | Yes | Post media ID |

#### Example response

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

```json
{
  "media_id": "3774507992167247878",
  "status": true
}
```

#### Notes

- Construct Instagram post links using the pattern `instagram.com/p/{shortcode}/`.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Cities by Country](/model/instagram/v1/cities): Returns a list of Instagram cities and regions for a specified country code.
- [Instagram Hashtag Posts (V1)](/model/instagram/v1/hashtag-posts): Returns public Instagram posts associated with a specific hashtag.
- [Instagram Location Details (V1)](/model/instagram/v1/location-info): Returns detailed metadata and profile information for a specified Instagram location using its unique identifier.