# Instagram User Data by Username (V2) API

> Returns user profile details and recent timeline media for a specified Instagram account. Input the target handle to retrieve media nodes and account data.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v1/user-info-by-username-v2
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v1/user-info-by-username-v2/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/user-info-by-username-v2`
- 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/user-info-by-username-v2` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram User Data by Username (V2) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/user-info-by-username-v2 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 Data by Username (V2) 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 User Data by Username (V2) API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram User Data by Username (V2) API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.

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

No. Instagram User Data by Username (V2) 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 Data by Username (V2) API

Look up Instagram account details and recent timeline media by passing the target account handle in `username`.

#### Use cases

- Inspect recent timeline clips and video posts for an Instagram account.
- Retrieve profile information and public media nodes using an account handle.
- Monitor timeline media entries for specific public creators.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/user-info-by-username-v2" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"username": "instagram"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `username` | string | Yes | Instagram username |

#### Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

```json
{
  "edge_owner_to_timeline_media": {
    "edges": [
      {
        "node": {
          "__typename": "GraphVideo",
          "display_url": "https://instagram.ftrn5-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-15/830594125_187989641290013…",
          "id": "3998430248382584993",
          "like_and_view_counts_disabled": false,
          "media_preview": "ABgq58LngDmums2JgXPVRtP4dP0xUY0uJectke//ANarMdusYwMke5zUvUaKmd3U4YnnP8h7D+dFWZIFYZ6H2oqLF…",
          "product_type": "clips"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

#### Notes

- Specify the target account handle using the required `username` parameter.

#### 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.