# Instagram Post Details by URL (V2) API

> Returns post details and media links for a specific Instagram post URL. Designed for faster responses when handling high-volume post lookups.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v1/post-by-url-v2
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v1/post-by-url-v2/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/post-by-url-v2`
- 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-url-v2` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Post Details by URL (V2) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/post-by-url-v2 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 URL (V2) 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 URL (V2) API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram Post Details by URL (V2) 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 URL (V2) 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 URL (V2) API

Look up media links and post items from an Instagram post using `post_url`. This endpoint provides accelerated response speeds for high-volume retrieval.

#### Use cases

- Retrieve direct media download links from an Instagram post URL.
- Process bulk post media lookups at higher speeds.
- Inspect media types associated with a given Instagram post.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/post-by-url-v2" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"post_url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DPwhVB-jo9k/"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `post_url` | string | Yes | Post URL |

#### Example response

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

```json
{
  "data": {
    "medias": [
      {
        "link": "https://scontent-cdg4-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/562815025_18601398793054…",
        "type": "image"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

#### Notes

- `post_url` requires a standard Instagram post link.

#### 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.