# Instagram User Posts (V3) API

> Returns a list of posts from a specific Instagram account. Supports bidirectional cursor pagination using the account username.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/user-posts
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/user-posts/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/user-posts`
- Price: $0.01 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/user-posts` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `username` | string | yes |  |
| `after` | string | no |  |
| `before` | string | no |  |
| `count` | integer | no |  |
| `first` | integer | no |  |
| `last` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram User Posts (V3) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/user-posts 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 Posts (V3) API cost?

$0.01 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 Posts (V3) API accept?

Required: username (string). Optional: after (string), before (string), count (integer), first (integer) and last (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram User Posts (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 User Posts (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 User Posts (V3) API

Retrieve posts for an Instagram account by providing a `username`, with optional cursor-based pagination parameters.

#### Use cases

- Retrieve historical posts from a public profile.
- Browse user post feeds using forward or backward cursors.
- Monitor recent media uploads from specific accounts.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/user-posts" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"username": "<username>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `username` | string | Yes | Username string (e.g. |
| `last` | integer | No | Posts per page for backward pagination, use with `before` |
| `after` | string | No | Forward pagination cursor, from previous response `page_info.end_cursor` |
| `count` | integer | No | Number of posts for first request (default 12) |
| `first` | integer | No | Posts per page for forward pagination (default 12, max 50) |
| `before` | string | No | Backward pagination cursor, from previous response `page_info.start_cursor` |

#### Notes

- Provide a `username` string rather than a numeric user ID.
- `first` controls forward page size (default 12, max 50) paired with `after`.
- `last` controls backward page size paired with `before`.

#### 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.