# Douyin URL Shortener API

> Shortens a target web address for Douyin web workflows. Accepts a full destination link and returns a compact shortened URL.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/douyin/web/shorten-url
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/douyin/web/shorten-url/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Douyin
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/web/shorten-url`
- 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/web/shorten-url` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `target_url` | string | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Douyin URL Shortener API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/web/shorten-url 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 URL Shortener 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 URL Shortener API accept?

Required: target_url (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Douyin URL Shortener API return?

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

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

No. Douyin URL Shortener 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 URL Shortener API

Convert standard web links into shortened Douyin links using the required `target_url` parameter.

#### Use cases

- Generating compact URLs for sharing Douyin links across external channels.
- Formatting long web addresses into clean, shareable Douyin links.
- Preparing concise links for display in space-constrained user interfaces.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/web/shorten-url" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"target_url": "<target_url>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `target_url` | string | Yes | Target URL to be converted |

#### Notes

- The `target_url` parameter requires the full destination address to convert.

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