OnlyFans API Overview
The OnlyFans API provides developers with powerful tools to integrate OnlyFans functionality into their applications. Whether you're building creator management tools, analytics dashboards, or automation systems, the OnlyFans API offers comprehensive endpoints that make integration seamless and efficient.
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Comprehensive docs and code examples
The OnlyFans API supports multiple programming languages and provides RESTful endpoints that follow industry standards. With real-time webhooks, comprehensive analytics, and robust rate limiting, you can build applications that scale with your business needs.
Authentication & Setup
Getting started with the OnlyFans API requires proper authentication setup. The API uses OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication, ensuring your applications maintain the highest security standards.
Step 1: Obtain API Credentials
First, you'll need to register your application and obtain your API credentials:
# Request your API credentials
curl -X POST https://of-api.com/api/register \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"app_name": "Your App Name",
"callback_url": "https://yourapp.com/callback",
"scopes": ["read", "write", "webhooks"]
}'Step 2: Implement OAuth Flow
Here's how to implement the OAuth flow in different programming languages:
Python Implementation
import requests
import os
from urllib.parse import urlencode
class OnlyFansAPI:
def __init__(self, client_id, client_secret):
self.client_id = client_id
self.client_secret = client_secret
self.base_url = "https://of-api.com/api/v1"
self.access_token = None
def get_authorization_url(self, redirect_uri, scope="read write"):
params = {
'client_id': self.client_id,
'response_type': 'code',
'redirect_uri': redirect_uri,
'scope': scope
}
return f"{self.base_url}/oauth/authorize?{urlencode(params)}"
def get_access_token(self, authorization_code, redirect_uri):
data = {
'grant_type': 'authorization_code',
'client_id': self.client_id,
'client_secret': self.client_secret,
'code': authorization_code,
'redirect_uri': redirect_uri
}
response = requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/oauth/token", data=data)
token_data = response.json()
self.access_token = token_data['access_token']
return token_data
# Usage
api = OnlyFansAPI('your_client_id', 'your_client_secret')
auth_url = api.get_authorization_url('https://yourapp.com/callback')
print(f"Visit: {auth_url}")JavaScript Implementation
class OnlyFansAPI {
constructor(clientId, clientSecret) {
this.clientId = clientId;
this.clientSecret = clientSecret;
this.baseUrl = 'https://of-api.com/api/v1';
this.accessToken = null;
}
getAuthorizationUrl(redirectUri, scope = 'read write') {
const params = new URLSearchParams({
client_id: this.clientId,
response_type: 'code',
redirect_uri: redirectUri,
scope: scope
});
return `${this.baseUrl}/oauth/authorize?${params}`;
}
async getAccessToken(authorizationCode, redirectUri) {
const response = await fetch(`${this.baseUrl}/oauth/token`, {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded',
},
body: new URLSearchParams({
grant_type: 'authorization_code',
client_id: this.clientId,
client_secret: this.clientSecret,
code: authorizationCode,
redirect_uri: redirectUri
})
});
const tokenData = await response.json();
this.accessToken = tokenData.access_token;
return tokenData;
}
}
// Usage
const api = new OnlyFansAPI('your_client_id', 'your_client_secret');
const authUrl = api.getAuthorizationUrl('https://yourapp.com/callback');
console.log(`Visit: ${authUrl}`);Core API Endpoints
The OnlyFans API provides a comprehensive set of endpoints for managing creators, content, subscriptions, and analytics. Here are the most commonly used endpoints:
User Management
GET /users/{user_id}
Retrieve user profile information
# Get user profile
curl -X GET "https://of-api.com/api/v1/users/123" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"
# Response
{
"id": 123,
"username": "creator_username",
"display_name": "Creator Name",
"bio": "Creator bio...",
"subscription_price": 9.99,
"is_verified": true,
"stats": {
"posts_count": 245,
"subscribers_count": 1250
}
}Content Management
GET /users/{user_id}/posts
Retrieve user's posts with pagination
# Get user posts
curl -X GET "https://of-api.com/api/v1/users/123/posts?limit=20&offset=0" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"
# Response
{
"posts": [
{
"id": 456,
"text": "Post content...",
"created_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"media_count": 3,
"likes_count": 42,
"comments_count": 15,
"price": 0
}
],
"pagination": {
"limit": 20,
"offset": 0,
"total": 245
}
}Subscription Management
GET /subscriptions
Get user's subscriptions
# Get subscriptions
curl -X GET "https://of-api.com/api/v1/subscriptions" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"
# Response
{
"subscriptions": [
{
"id": 789,
"creator_id": 123,
"status": "active",
"price": 9.99,
"next_billing_date": "2025-02-15T00:00:00Z",
"auto_renew": true
}
]
}Implementation Examples
Let's explore practical examples of how to implement common OnlyFans API features in your applications.
Example 1: Creator Dashboard
Build a creator dashboard that displays analytics and post management:
import asyncio
import aiohttp
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
class CreatorDashboard:
def __init__(self, api_client):
self.api = api_client
async def get_dashboard_data(self, creator_id):
"""Get comprehensive dashboard data for a creator"""
# Parallel API calls for better performance
async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
tasks = [
self.get_creator_stats(session, creator_id),
self.get_recent_posts(session, creator_id),
self.get_earnings_data(session, creator_id),
self.get_subscriber_growth(session, creator_id)
]
stats, posts, earnings, growth = await asyncio.gather(*tasks)
return {
'stats': stats,
'recent_posts': posts,
'earnings': earnings,
'subscriber_growth': growth,
'generated_at': datetime.now().isoformat()
}
async def get_creator_stats(self, session, creator_id):
"""Get creator statistics"""
url = f"{self.api.base_url}/users/{creator_id}/stats"
headers = {'Authorization': f'Bearer {self.api.access_token}'}
async with session.get(url, headers=headers) as response:
return await response.json()
async def get_recent_posts(self, session, creator_id, limit=10):
"""Get recent posts with engagement metrics"""
url = f"{self.api.base_url}/users/{creator_id}/posts"
params = {'limit': limit, 'sort': 'created_at', 'order': 'desc'}
headers = {'Authorization': f'Bearer {self.api.access_token}'}
async with session.get(url, headers=headers, params=params) as response:
data = await response.json()
return data['posts']
# Usage
dashboard = CreatorDashboard(api_client)
dashboard_data = await dashboard.get_dashboard_data(creator_id=123)Example 2: Automated Content Scheduler
Create an automated system for scheduling content posts:
class ContentScheduler:
def __init__(self, api_client):
self.api = api_client
self.scheduled_posts = []
def schedule_post(self, content, media_files, schedule_time, price=0):
"""Schedule a post for future publication"""
post_data = {
'id': self.generate_post_id(),
'content': content,
'media_files': media_files,
'schedule_time': schedule_time,
'price': price,
'status': 'scheduled'
}
self.scheduled_posts.append(post_data)
return post_data['id']
async def publish_scheduled_posts(self):
"""Check and publish posts that are due"""
current_time = datetime.now()
for post in self.scheduled_posts:
if (post['status'] == 'scheduled' and
datetime.fromisoformat(post['schedule_time']) <= current_time):
try:
await self.publish_post(post)
post['status'] = 'published'
print(f"Published post {post['id']}")
except Exception as e:
print(f"Failed to publish post {post['id']}: {e}")
post['status'] = 'failed'
async def publish_post(self, post_data):
"""Publish a post via API"""
url = f"{self.api.base_url}/posts"
headers = {
'Authorization': f'Bearer {self.api.access_token}',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
payload = {
'text': post_data['content'],
'price': post_data['price'],
'media_files': post_data['media_files']
}
async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
async with session.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload) as response:
if response.status == 201:
return await response.json()
else:
raise Exception(f"API error: {response.status}")
# Usage
scheduler = ContentScheduler(api_client)
post_id = scheduler.schedule_post(
content="Check out my new content!",
media_files=['image1.jpg', 'video1.mp4'],
schedule_time="2025-01-16T14:00:00Z",
price=5.99
)Best Practices
Do's
- Always use HTTPS for API calls and store credentials securely
- Implement proper rate limiting to avoid hitting API limits
- Use webhooks for real-time updates instead of polling
- Cache frequently accessed data to improve performance
- Handle errors gracefully with proper retry mechanisms
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- ✗Never store access tokens in client-side code or version control
- ✗Don't make excessive API calls without implementing rate limiting
- ✗Avoid hardcoding API endpoints; use configuration files
- ✗Don't ignore HTTP status codes and error responses
Error Handling
Proper error handling is crucial for building robust applications with the OnlyFans API. Here's how to handle different types of errors:
class APIErrorHandler:
def __init__(self):
self.retry_codes = [429, 500, 502, 503, 504]
self.max_retries = 3
async def make_request_with_retry(self, session, method, url, **kwargs):
"""Make API request with automatic retry logic"""
for attempt in range(self.max_retries + 1):
try:
async with session.request(method, url, **kwargs) as response:
# Handle successful responses
if 200 <= response.status < 300:
return await response.json()
# Handle specific error codes
elif response.status == 401:
raise AuthenticationError("Invalid or expired token")
elif response.status == 403:
raise PermissionError("Insufficient permissions")
elif response.status == 404:
raise NotFoundError("Resource not found")
elif response.status == 429:
retry_after = int(response.headers.get('Retry-After', 60))
if attempt < self.max_retries:
await asyncio.sleep(retry_after)
continue
raise RateLimitError("Rate limit exceeded")
elif response.status in self.retry_codes:
if attempt < self.max_retries:
wait_time = 2 ** attempt # Exponential backoff
await asyncio.sleep(wait_time)
continue
raise APIError(f"Server error: {response.status}")
else:
error_data = await response.json()
raise APIError(f"API error: {error_data.get('message', 'Unknown error')}")
except aiohttp.ClientError as e:
if attempt < self.max_retries:
await asyncio.sleep(2 ** attempt)
continue
raise ConnectionError(f"Network error: {e}")
raise APIError("Max retries exceeded")
# Custom exception classes
class APIError(Exception):
pass
class AuthenticationError(APIError):
pass
class RateLimitError(APIError):
pass
class NotFoundError(APIError):
passFrequently Asked Questions
What are the OnlyFans API rate limits?
The OnlyFans API implements rate limiting to ensure fair usage. Standard limits are 1000 requests per hour for authenticated users. Premium plans offer higher limits. Always check the X-RateLimit-Remaining header in responses.
Is the OnlyFans API officially supported?
Our OnlyFans API is an independent service that provides reliable access to OnlyFans functionality. While not officially endorsed by OnlyFans, it's built with enterprise-grade reliability and security standards.
Can I use the OnlyFans API for commercial applications?
Yes, the OnlyFans API is designed for commercial use. We offer enterprise plans with dedicated support, higher rate limits, and SLA guarantees for business applications.
How do I handle webhook notifications?
Webhooks are sent as POST requests to your configured endpoint. Always verify webhook signatures using the provided secret key and respond with a 200 status code to acknowledge receipt.
What programming languages are supported?
The OnlyFans API is language-agnostic and works with any programming language that can make HTTP requests. We provide official SDKs for Python, JavaScript/Node.js, PHP, and Ruby.
Conclusion
The OnlyFans API provides powerful tools for building creator-focused applications. By following the authentication flows, implementing proper error handling, and adhering to best practices outlined in this guide, you can build robust applications that scale with your business needs.
Remember to always prioritize security, implement proper rate limiting, and provide excellent user experiences. The OnlyFans API ecosystem continues to evolve, so stay updated with our documentation and join our developer community for the latest updates and best practices.