Quickstart
Start using the eternalsocial.dev API in 5 minutes
Quickstart
This guide will help you make your first API request in less than 5 minutes.
1. Create your account
Visit eternalsocial.dev and create your account. Subscribe for $50/month and get 5,000 requests included.
2. Get your API Key
After creating your account, go to the Dashboard and create a new API Key. Keep it safe - you'll only see the full key once.
3. Make your first request
curl -X POST 'https://api.eternalsocial.dev/instagram/profile' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer your_api_key' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"username": "nasa"
}'4. Response
The API will return a JSON object with the profile data:
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "INSTAGRAM",
"profile": {
"username": "nasa",
"fullName": "NASA",
"biography": "Explore the universe...",
"followerCount": 98000000,
"followingCount": 82,
"postsCount": 4521,
"isVerified": true
},
"metrics": {
"engagementRate": 2.4,
"avgLikesPerPost": 2350000
}
},
"requestId": "req_abc123",
"credits": 1
}Next steps
- Authentication - Understand authentication methods
- API Reference - Explore all available endpoints