# Instagram Post Details by ID API

> Returns detailed information for a single Instagram post using its unique post identifier. Use this endpoint to look up post metadata and display resources.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v1/post-by-id
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v1/post-by-id/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/post-by-id`
- 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/post-by-id` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Post Details by ID API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/post-by-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 Instagram Post Details by ID 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 Post Details by ID API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram Post Details by ID 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 Post Details by 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 Instagram API access separately.

## README

### Instagram Post Details by ID API

Retrieve detailed post information and display resources for a specific Instagram post by providing its `post_id`.

#### Use cases

- Look up media display resources and details for a specific post.
- Inspect post information when building Instagram content views.
- Verify post availability and retrieve associated metadata by post ID.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/post-by-id" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"post_id": "3742637871112032100"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `post_id` | string | Yes | Post ID |

#### Example response

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

```json
{
  "display_resources": [
    {}
  ]
}
```

#### Notes

- Pass the target post identifier in `post_id`.

#### 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.