# Instagram User Stories (V2) API

> Returns active stories posted by an Instagram user within the last 24 hours. The request accepts either an account username or a user identifier.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/user-stories
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/user-stories/docs

## Facts

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `user_id` | string | no |  |
| `username` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram User Stories (V2) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/user-stories 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 User Stories (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 User Stories (V2) API accept?

No parameters are required. Optional: user_id (string) and username (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram User Stories (V2) API return?

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

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

No. Instagram User Stories (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 User Stories (V2) API

Retrieve active 24-hour stories for an Instagram profile by specifying either `username` or `user_id`.

#### Use cases

- Display active Instagram stories for a specific account.
- Monitor temporary story content posted by brand profiles.
- Archive story media assets before they expire after 24 hours.

#### Request

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

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `user_id` | string | No | User ID (either username or user_id required) |
| `username` | string | No | Username (either username or user_id required) |

#### Notes

- Provide either `username` or `user_id` to identify the account.

#### 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.