# Instagram Post Details by URL API

> Returns details and display resources for a single Instagram post. Queries the platform using a target post link.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v1/post-by-url
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v1/post-by-url/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/post-by-url`
- Price: $0.0015 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/v1/post-by-url` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Post Details by URL API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/post-by-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 Instagram Post Details by URL 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 Instagram Post Details by URL API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram Post Details by URL API return?

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

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

No. Instagram Post Details by URL 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 Post Details by URL API

Returns Instagram post information based on the link provided in `post_url`.

#### Use cases

- Retrieve display resources and media data for a specific Instagram link.
- Inspect single post information for content archiving.
- Extract post metadata directly using public Instagram URLs.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/post-by-url" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"post_url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DPwhVB-jo9k/"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `post_url` | string | Yes | Post URL |

#### Notes

- Requires a full Instagram post link passed to `post_url`.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Cities by Country](/model/instagram/v1/cities): Returns a list of Instagram cities and regions for a specified country code.
- [Instagram Hashtag Posts (V1)](/model/instagram/v1/hashtag-posts): Returns public Instagram posts associated with a specific hashtag.
- [Instagram Location Details (V1)](/model/instagram/v1/location-info): Returns detailed metadata and profile information for a specified Instagram location using its unique identifier.