# Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V3) API

> Converts a numeric Instagram media ID into a post shortcode for constructing web URLs. Requires the target post numeric identifier via media_id.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/media-id-to-shortcode
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/media-id-to-shortcode/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/media-id-to-shortcode`
- 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/v3/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 (V3) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/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 (V3) 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 Media ID to Shortcode (V3) 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 (V3) API return?

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

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

No. Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V3) 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 (V3) API

This endpoint converts a numeric Instagram post identifier into a post shortcode. Provide the numeric identifier in `media_id` to build standard post URLs.

#### Use cases

- Generate web links for Instagram posts from internal numeric database identifiers.
- Convert media IDs retrieved from platform analytics into user-facing post shortcodes.
- Standardize Instagram post representations across external reporting dashboards.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/media-id-to-shortcode" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"media_id": "3850699893338385742"}'
```

#### Parameters

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

#### Notes

- Pass the numeric Instagram post identifier into `media_id`.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Comment Bulk Translation](/model/instagram/v3/bulk-translate-comments): Returns bulk translations for multiple Instagram comments using a list of comment identifiers.
- [Instagram Comment Replies (V3)](/model/instagram/v3/comment-replies): Returns child comment replies for a specific Instagram comment using the post media ID and parent comment ID.
- [Instagram Explore Feed](/model/instagram/v3/explore): Returns curated sectional items from the Instagram explore feed, including layout formats and feed types.