# Instagram Post Details (V2) API

> Returns detailed information for an Instagram post, including available media streams and video versions, using a post shortcode or full URL.

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

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/post-info`
- Price: $0.003 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/v2/post-info` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

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

## FAQ

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

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/post-info 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 (V2) API cost?

$0.003 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 (V2) API accept?

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

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

Retrieve detailed Instagram post data by providing the target post shortcode or full link in `code_or_url`.

#### Use cases

- Extract media asset URLs for a specific Instagram post.
- Inspect post metadata using a post shortcode or direct URL.
- Verify video versions and source links for Instagram content.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/post-info" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"code_or_url": "DRhvwVLAHAG"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `code_or_url` | string | Yes | Post shortcode or full URL |

#### Example response

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

```json
{
  "data": {
    "video_versions": [
      {
        "id": "1961917128003357v",
        "type": 101,
        "url": "https://scontent-arn2-1.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m86/AQM5-tU7kYwNnMkDKY2gOnuG…"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

#### Notes

- Accepts either a post shortcode or a complete URL in `code_or_url`.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Comment Replies (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/comment-replies): Retrieves a paginated list of replies to an Instagram comment using the post URL or shortcode and the target comment ID.
- [Instagram General Search (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/general-search): Returns Instagram search results matching a specified keyword, including media items, user profiles, and engagement statistics.
- [Instagram Hashtag Posts (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/hashtag-posts): Returns posts associated with a specific hashtag.