---
title: "Look up account by handle (public)"
method: GET
path: "/v1/handle/{handle}"
tags: ["account"]
---

# Look up account by handle (public)

`GET /v1/handle/{handle}`

Look up an account by its handle.

This is a public endpoint - no authentication required.
Returns minimal public information about the account.

Path parameters:
- `handle`: The handle to look up (case-insensitive)

## Path parameters

- `handle` string, required

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- HandleLookupResponse — Response model for handle lookup (public endpoint). Returns minimal public information about the account.
  - `handle` string, required — The handle
  - `account_id` string, required — Account ID that owns the handle
  - `tipping_address` string, required — Account's tipping wallet address
  - `onchain_address` string, required

## Other responses

- `404` — Handle not found
- `422` — Validation Error

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