# Douyin DOU+ User Search API

> Searches for Douyin users in the DOU+ delivery context using a Douyin ID or nickname. Returns matching user profiles with support for cursor-based pagination.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/douyin/douplus/search-user
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/douyin/douplus/search-user/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Douyin
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/douplus/search-user`
- Price: $0.0015 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, douyin
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/douplus/search-user` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `keyword` | string | yes |  |
| `count` | any | no |  |
| `cursor` | any | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Douyin DOU+ User Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/douplus/search-user 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 Douyin DOU+ User Search 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 Douyin DOU+ User Search API accept?

Required: keyword (string). Optional: count (any) and cursor (any). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Douyin DOU+ User Search API return?

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

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

No. Douyin DOU+ User Search 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 Douyin API access separately.

## README

### Douyin DOU+ User Search API

Query Douyin users eligible for DOU+ delivery using the required `keyword` parameter. Supports stepping through results via `cursor` and custom page sizes via `count`.

#### Use cases

- Find Douyin accounts by nickname for DOU+ promotion targeting.
- Look up specific Douyin IDs to confirm account identity in delivery workflows.
- Browse through user search results using pagination tokens.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/douplus/search-user" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"keyword": "人工智能"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `keyword` | string | Yes | Search keyword (Douyin ID / nickname) (required) |
| `count` | string | No | Number of results per page, default 20 |
| `cursor` | string | No | Pagination cursor, 0 for first page, then pass the cursor from the previous response |

#### Notes

- The `keyword` parameter is required and accepts either a Douyin ID or account nickname.
- Set `cursor` to 0 for the first page, then use the cursor value returned by the prior response.
- The `count` parameter defaults to 20 results per page.

#### Related APIs

- [Douyin DOU+ Promotable Items](/model/douyin/douplus/promotable-item-list): Returns the promotable video item list for a Douyin account on the DOU+ promotion page.
- [Douyin DOU+ Talent Categories](/model/douyin/douplus/talent-categories): Returns the Douyin DOU+ talent category directory.
- [Douyin DOU+ Talents by Category](/model/douyin/douplus/talents-by-category): Returns a list of DOU+ talents filtered by category name or keyword.