# Instagram User Stories (V3) API

> Returns active Instagram stories posted by a user within the last 24 hours. Queries data using the target profile username.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v3/user-stories
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v3/user-stories/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/user-stories`
- Price: $0.01 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/v3/user-stories` 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 Stories (V3) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/user-stories 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 Stories (V3) API cost?

$0.01 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 Stories (V3) API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram User Stories (V3) API return?

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

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

No. Instagram User Stories (V3) 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 Stories (V3) API

Retrieve active Instagram stories for a specific account using the `username` parameter. It returns story items displayed on the user profile within the past 24 hours.

#### Use cases

- Monitor recent story posts from target Instagram profiles.
- Analyze ephemeral media trends across public accounts.
- Aggregate active 24-hour media clips for brand tracking.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/user-stories" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"username": "instagram"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `username` | string | Yes | Instagram username (required) |

#### Notes

- Requires a valid Instagram `username` to retrieve stories.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Comment Bulk Translation](/model/instagram/v3/bulk-translate-comments): Returns bulk translations for multiple Instagram comments using a list of comment identifiers.
- [Instagram Comment Replies (V3)](/model/instagram/v3/comment-replies): Returns child comment replies for a specific Instagram comment using the post media ID and parent comment ID.
- [Instagram Explore Feed](/model/instagram/v3/explore): Returns curated sectional items from the Instagram explore feed, including layout formats and feed types.