Etsy User API

openapi: 3.0.2
info:
  title: Etsy Open API v3 BuyerTaxonomy User API
  description: <div class="wt-text-body-01"><p class="wt-pt-xs-2 wt-pb-xs-2">Etsy's Open API provides a simple RESTful interface for various Etsy.com features.</p><p class="wt-pb-xs-2">If you'd like to report an issue or provide feedback on the API design, <a target="_blank" class="wt-text-link wt-p-xs-0" href="https://github.com/etsy/open-api/discussions">please add an issue in Github</a>.</p></div>&copy; 2021-2026 Etsy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Use of this code is subject to Etsy's <a class='wt-text-link wt-p-xs-0' target='_blank' href='https://www.etsy.com/legal/api'>API Developer Terms of Use</a>.
  termsOfService: https://www.etsy.com/legal/api
  contact:
    email: developers@etsy.com
  version: 3.0.0
  x-generated-from: https://www.etsy.com/openapi/generated/oas/3.0.0.json
  x-last-validated: '2026-05-30'
servers:
- url: https://openapi.etsy.com
  description: Etsy Open API v3 base URL (per Etsy developer documentation; live calls also resolve at https://api.etsy.com/v3/application).
security:
- api_key: []
tags:
- name: User
paths:
  /v3/application/users/{user_id}:
    get:
      operationId: getUser
      description: '<div class="wt-display-flex-xs wt-align-items-center wt-mt-xs-2 wt-mb-xs-3"><span class="wt-badge wt-badge--notificationPrimary wt-bg-slime-tint wt-mr-xs-2">General Release</span><a class="wt-text-link" href="https://github.com/etsy/open-api/discussions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Report bug</a></div><div class="wt-display-flex-xs wt-align-items-center wt-mt-xs-2 wt-mb-xs-3"><p class="wt-text-body-01 banner-text">This endpoint is ready for production use.</p></div>


        Retrieves a user profile based on a unique user ID.                 Access is limited to profiles of the authenticated user                 or linked buyers. For the primary_email field, specific                 app-based permissions are required and granted case-by-case.'
      tags:
      - User
      parameters:
      - name: user_id
        in: path
        description: ''
        required: true
        schema:
          type: integer
          format: int64
          minimum: 1
        example: 456789
      responses:
        '200':
          description: A single User
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/User'
              examples:
                GetUser200Example:
                  summary: Default getUser 200 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    user_id: 456789
                    primary_email: seller@example.com
                    first_name: Handmade Ceramic Mug
                    last_name: Handmade Ceramic Mug
                    image_url_75x75: https://www.etsy.com/listing/123456789
        '404':
          description: A resource could not be found. See the error message for details.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorSchema'
              examples:
                GetUser404Example:
                  summary: Default getUser 404 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    error: example string
        '400':
          description: There was a problem with the request data. See the error message for details.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorSchema'
              examples:
                GetUser400Example:
                  summary: Default getUser 400 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    error: example string
        '401':
          description: The request lacks valid authentication credentials. See the error message for details.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorSchema'
              examples:
                GetUser401Example:
                  summary: Default getUser 401 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    error: example string
        '500':
          description: The server encountered an internal error. See the error message for details.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorSchema'
              examples:
                GetUser500Example:
                  summary: Default getUser 500 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    error: example string
      security:
      - api_key: []
        oauth2:
        - email_r
      x-microcks-operation:
        delay: 0
        dispatcher: FALLBACK
      summary: Etsy Get User
  /v3/application/users/me:
    get:
      operationId: getMe
      description: '<div class="wt-display-flex-xs wt-align-items-center wt-mt-xs-2 wt-mb-xs-3"><span class="wt-badge wt-badge--notificationPrimary wt-bg-slime-tint wt-mr-xs-2">General Release</span><a class="wt-text-link" href="https://github.com/etsy/open-api/discussions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Report bug</a></div><div class="wt-display-flex-xs wt-align-items-center wt-mt-xs-2 wt-mb-xs-3"><p class="wt-text-body-01 banner-text">This endpoint is ready for production use.</p></div>


        Returns basic info for the user making the request.'
      tags:
      - User
      parameters: []
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Fetches basic info about the requesting user
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Self'
              examples:
                GetMe200Example:
                  summary: Default getMe 200 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    user_id: 456789
                    shop_id: 123456
        '404':
          description: A resource could not be found. See the error message for details.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorSchema'
              examples:
                GetMe404Example:
                  summary: Default getMe 404 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    error: example string
        '400':
          description: There was a problem with the request data. See the error message for details.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorSchema'
              examples:
                GetMe400Example:
                  summary: Default getMe 400 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    error: example string
        '401':
          description: The request lacks valid authentication credentials. See the error message for details.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorSchema'
              examples:
                GetMe401Example:
                  summary: Default getMe 401 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    error: example string
        '500':
          description: The server encountered an internal error. See the error message for details.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorSchema'
              examples:
                GetMe500Example:
                  summary: Default getMe 500 response
                  x-microcks-default: true
                  value:
                    error: example string
      security:
      - api_key: []
        oauth2:
        - shops_r
      x-microcks-operation:
        delay: 0
        dispatcher: FALLBACK
      summary: Etsy Get Me
components:
  schemas:
    ErrorSchema:
      type: object
      x-resource-id: ErrorSchema
      required:
      - error
      properties:
        error:
          type: string
          example: example string
    User:
      type: object
      x-resource-id: User
      description: Represents a single user of the site
      properties:
        user_id:
          type: integer
          description: The numeric ID of a user. This number is also a valid shop ID for the user's shop.
          format: int64
          minimum: 1
          example: 456789
        primary_email:
          type: string
          description: An email address string for the user's primary email address. Access to this field is granted on a case by case basis for third-party integrations that require full access
          format: email
          nullable: true
          example: seller@example.com
        first_name:
          type: string
          description: The user's first name.
          nullable: true
          example: Handmade Ceramic Mug
        last_name:
          type: string
          description: The user's last name.
          nullable: true
          example: Handmade Ceramic Mug
        image_url_75x75:
          type: string
          description: The user's avatar URL.
          nullable: true
          example: https://www.etsy.com/listing/123456789
    Self:
      type: object
      x-resource-id: Self
      description: Represents a single user of the site
      properties:
        user_id:
          type: integer
          description: The numeric ID of a user. This number is also a valid shop ID for the user's shop.
          format: int64
          minimum: 1
          example: 456789
        shop_id:
          type: integer
          description: The unique positive non-zero numeric ID for an Etsy Shop.
          format: int64
          minimum: 1
          example: 123456
  securitySchemes:
    api_key:
      type: apiKey
      name: x-api-key
      in: header
      description: Every request to a v3 API endpoint must include this data in the format `keystring:shared_secret`. Your keystring and shared secret are available on the [Your Apps](https://www.etsy.com/developers/your-apps) page.
    oauth2:
      type: oauth2
      description: Open API v3 supports authenticating via OAuth 2.0. More information about Etsy's specific implementation of OAuth2 can be found [here](/documentation/essentials/oauth2).
      flows:
        authorizationCode:
          authorizationUrl: https://www.etsy.com/oauth/connect
          tokenUrl: https://openapi.etsy.com/v3/public/oauth/token
          scopes:
            address_r: see billing and shipping addresses
            address_w: update billing and shipping addresses
            billing_r: see all billing statement data
            cart_r: read shopping carts
            cart_w: add/remove from shopping carts
            email_r: read a user profile
            favorites_r: see private favorites
            favorites_w: add/remove favorites
            feedback_r: see purchase info in feedback
            listings_d: delete listings
            listings_r: see all listings (including expired etc)
            listings_w: create/edit listings
            profile_r: see all profile data
            profile_w: update user profile, avatar, etc
            recommend_r: see recommended listings
            recommend_w: accept/reject recommended listings
            shops_r: see private shop info
            shops_w: update shop
            transactions_r: see all checkout/payment data
            transactions_w: update receipts
x-tagGroups:
- name: Listing Management
  tags:
  - BuyerTaxonomy
  - SellerTaxonomy
  - ShopListing
  - ShopListing File
  - ShopListing Image
  - ShopListing Inventory
  - ShopListing Offering
  - ShopListing Personalization
  - ShopListing Product
  - ShopListing Translation
  - ShopListing VariationImage
  - ShopListing Video
- name: Other
  tags:
  - Other
- name: Payment Management
  tags:
  - Ledger Entry
  - Payment
- name: Receipt Management
  tags:
  - Shop Receipt
  - Shop Receipt Transactions
- name: Review Management
  tags:
  - Review
- name: Shipping Management
  tags:
  - Shop HolidayPreferences
  - Shop ProcessingProfiles
  - Shop ShippingProfile
- name: Shop Management
  tags:
  - Shop
  - Shop ProductionPartner
  - Shop Section
- name: Shop Policy Management
  tags:
  - Shop Return Policy
- name: User Management
  tags:
  - User
  - UserAddress