# Douyin User Search API

> Search Douyin (TikTok China) users by keyword with page-based pagination and optional account-type filtering. Use it to discover creators, brands, or verified accounts for research.

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

## Facts

- Provider: Douyin
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/search-user`
- Price: $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: api, douyin, social media
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `keyword` | string | yes |  |
| `page` | integer | no |  |
| `userType` | string | no | common_user, enterprise_user, personal_user |

## FAQ

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

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/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 User Search API cost?

$0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Douyin User Search API accept?

Required: keyword (string). Optional: page (integer) and userType (one of common_user, enterprise_user, personal_user). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Douyin 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 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 User Search API

Search Douyin (TikTok China) users by keyword with page-based pagination and optional account-type filtering. Use it to discover creators, brands, or verified accounts for research.

The response is the platform's original data structure.

#### Request

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

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `keyword` | string | Yes | The search keyword. |
| `page` | integer | No | Page number (starting from 1). |
| `userType` | string | No | Filter by user type. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls and empty results are not charged.