---
title: "Get all the albums that belong to a user"
method: GET
path: "/me/albums"
tags: ["Albums\\Essentials"]
---

# Get all the albums that belong to a user

`GET /me/albums`

This method gets all the albums from the specified user's account.

## Query parameters

- `direction` 'asc' | 'desc'
- `page` number
- `per_page` number
- `query` string
- `sort` 'alphabetical' | 'date' | 'duration' | 'videos'

## Response `200`

The albums were returned.

- Album[]
  - `allow_continuous_play` boolean, required — Whether an album should allow continuous play.
  - `allow_downloads` boolean, required — Whether an album should allow downloads.
  - `allow_share` boolean, required — Whether an album should allow sharing.
  - `autoplay` boolean, required — Whether to start playback of the next video in the album's embedded playlist immediately after the previous video finishes.
  - `brand_color` string, nullable, required — Hexadecimal color code for the decorative color. For example, album videos use this color for player buttons.
  - `created_time` string, required — The time in ISO 8601 format that the album was created.
  - `custom_logo` Picture, required
    - `active` boolean, required — Whether this picture is the active picture for its parent resource.
    - `link` string — The upload URL for the picture. This field appears when you create the picture resource for the first time.
    - `resource_key` string, required — The picture's resource key string.
    - `sizes` object[], required — An array containing reference information about all available image files.
      - `height` number, nullable, required — The height of the image.
      - `link` string, required — The direct link to the image.
      - `link_with_play_button` string — The direct link to the image with a play button overlay.
      - `width` number, required — The width of the image.
    - `type` 'caution' | 'custom' | 'default', required — The type of the picture: Option descriptions: * `caution` - An image that is appropriate for all ages. * `custom` - A custom image for the video. * `default` - The default image for the video.
    - `uri` string, required — The picture's URI.
  - `description` string, nullable, required — A brief description of the album's content.
  - `domain` string, nullable, required — The custom domain a user has selected for their album.
  - `duration` number, required — The total duration in seconds of all the videos in the album.
  - `embed` object, required — Embed data for the album.
    - `html` string, nullable, required — The responsive HTML code to embed the playlist on a website. This is present only when `privacy.view` isn't password and when the album has embeddable videos.
  - `embed_brand_color` boolean, nullable, required — Whether to show the album's custom brand color in the player of the album's embedded playlist.
  - `embed_custom_logo` boolean, nullable, required — Whether to show the album's custom logo in the player of the album's embedded playlist.
  - `hide_nav` boolean, required — Whether to hide the Vimeo navigation when viewing the album.
  - `hide_vimeo_logo` boolean, nullable, required — Whether to hide the Vimeo logo in the player of the album's embedded playlist.
  - `layout` 'grid' | 'player', required — The album's layout preference
  - `link` string, required — The URL to access the album.
  - `loop` boolean, required — Whether automatic playback will restart at the top of the embedded playlist after reaching the end of the last video in the playlist.
  - `metadata` object, required — Metadata about the album.
    - `connections` object, required — A collection of information that is connected to this resource.
      - `videos` object, required — Information about the videos that belong to this album.
        - `options` string[], required — An array of the HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
        - `total` number, required — The total number of videos on this connection.
        - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
    - `interactions` object, nullable, required — A list of resource URIs related to the album.
      - `add_custom_thumbnails` object, required — An action indicating that the authenticated user is an admin of the album and may therefore add custom thumbnails. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
      - `add_logos` object, required — An action indicating that the authenticated user is an admin of the album and may therefore add custom logos. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
      - `add_to` object, nullable, required — Information about adding or removing a video from the album. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
      - `add_videos` object, required — An action indicating that the authenticated user is an admin of the album and may therefore add videos. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods allowed on this URI. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
  - `modified_time` string, required — The time in ISO 8601 format when the album was last modified.
  - `name` string, required — The album's display name.
  - `pictures` Picture, required
    - `active` boolean, required — Whether this picture is the active picture for its parent resource.
    - `link` string — The upload URL for the picture. This field appears when you create the picture resource for the first time.
    - `resource_key` string, required — The picture's resource key string.
    - `sizes` object[], required — An array containing reference information about all available image files.
      - `height` number, nullable, required — The height of the image.
      - `link` string, required — The direct link to the image.
      - `link_with_play_button` string — The direct link to the image with a play button overlay.
      - `width` number, required — The width of the image.
    - `type` 'caution' | 'custom' | 'default', required — The type of the picture: Option descriptions: * `caution` - An image that is appropriate for all ages. * `custom` - A custom image for the video. * `default` - The default image for the video.
    - `uri` string, required — The picture's URI.
  - `privacy` object, required — The privacy settings of the album.
    - `password` string — The privacy-enabled password to see this album. Present only when `privacy.view` is `password`.
    - `view` 'anybody' | 'embed_only' | 'password', required — Who can view the album: Option descriptions: * `anybody` - Anyone can view the album. * `embed_only` - Only owner can see album, can be embedded off-site * `password` - Only those with the password can view the album.
  - `resource_key` string, required — The album resource key.
  - `review_mode` boolean, required — Whether album videos should use the review mode URL.
  - `share_link` string, required — The URL to share the showcase.
  - `sort` 'added_first' | 'added_last' | 'alphabetical' | 'arranged' | 'comments' | 'likes' | 'newest' | 'oldest' | 'plays', required — Sort type of the album.
  - `theme` 'dark' | 'standard', required — The album's color theme preference
  - `uri` string, required — The album's URI.
  - `url` string, nullable, required — The custom Vimeo URL a user has selected for their album.
  - `use_custom_domain` boolean, required — Whether the user has opted in to use a custom domain for their album.
  - `user` User, required
    - `account` 'basic' | 'business' | 'live_business' | 'live_premium' | 'live_pro' | 'plus' | 'pro' | 'pro_unlimited' | 'producer', required — The user's account type: Option descriptions: * `basic` - The user has a Vimeo Basic subscription. * `business` - The user has a Vimeo Business subscription. * `live_business` - The user has a Vimeo Business Live subscription. * `live_premium` - The user has a Vimeo Premium subscription. * `live_pro` - The user has a Vimeo PRO Live subscription. * `plus` - The user has a Vimeo Plus subscription. * `pro` - The user has a Vimeo Pro subscription. * `pro_unlimited` - The user has a Vimeo PRO Unlimited subscription. * `producer` - The user has a Vimeo Producer subscription.
    - `bio` string, nullable, required — The user's bio.
    - `content_filter` string[] — The user's content filters: Option descriptions: * `drugs` - Drugs or alcohol use. * `language` - Profanity or sexually suggestive content. * `nudity` - Nudity. * `safe` - Suitable for all audiences. * `unrated` - No rating. * `violence` - Violent or graphic content.
    - `created_time` string, required — The time in ISO 8601 format when the user account was created.
    - `email` string — The user's email address. This data requires a bearer token with the `email` scope.
    - `link` string, required — The absolute URL of this user's profile page.
    - `location` string, nullable, required — The user's location.
    - `metadata` object, required — The user's metadata.
      - `connections` object, required — The list of resource URIs related to the user.
        - `albums` object, required — Information about the albums created by this user.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of albums on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `appearances` object, required — Information about the appearances of this user in other videos.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of appearances on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `block` object, required — Information on the users that the current user has blocked. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of blocked users on this connection. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `categories` object, required — Information about this user's followed categories.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of categories on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `channels` object, required — Information about this user's subscribed channels.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of channels on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `feed` object, required — Information about this user's feed.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `folders` object, required — Information about this user's folders.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of folders on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `followers` object, required — Information about the user's followers.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of followers on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `following` object, required — Information about the users that the current user is following.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of users on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `groups` object, required — Information about the groups created by this user.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of groups on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `likes` object, required — Information about the videos that this user has liked.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of likes on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `moderated_channels` object, required — Information about the channels that this user moderates.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of channels on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `pictures` object, required — Information about this user's portraits.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of pictures on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `portfolios` object, required — Information about this user's portfolios.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of portfolios on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `recommended_channels` object, required — A collection of recommended channels for the current user to follow. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of channels on this connection. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `recommended_users` object, required — A Collection of recommended users for the current user to follow. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of users on this connection. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `shared` object, required — Information about the videos that have been shared with this user.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of videos on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `videos` object, required — Information about the videos uploaded by this user.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of videos on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `watched_videos` object, required — Information about the videos that this user has watched.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of videos on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
        - `watchlater` object, required — Information about the videos that this user wants to watch later.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `total` number, required — The total number of videos on this connection.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
      - `interactions` object, required
        - `add_privacy_user` object
          - `options` string[] — An array of the HTTP methods permitted on this URI. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
          - `uri` string — The API URI that resolves to the connection data. This data requires a bearer token with the `private` scope.
        - `block` object, required — Information related to the block status of this user.
          - `added` boolean, required — Whether a user is blocking the current user.
          - `added_time` string, nullable, required — The time in ISO 8601 format when the block occurred, or the null value if no block exists.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of the HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `uri` string, required — The URI to block or unblock the user.
        - `follow` object, required — Information related to the followed status of this user.
          - `added` boolean, required — Whether a user is following the current user.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of the HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `uri` string, required — The URI to follow the user.
        - `report` object, required — Information regarding where and how to report a user.
          - `options` string[], required — An array of the HTTP methods permitted on this URI.
          - `reason` string[], required — List of valid reasons for reporting a video.
          - `uri` string, required — The API URI that resolves to the connection data.
    - `name` string, required — The user's display name.
    - `pictures` Picture, required
      - `active` boolean, required — Whether this picture is the active picture for its parent resource.
      - `link` string — The upload URL for the picture. This field appears when you create the picture resource for the first time.
      - `resource_key` string, required — The picture's resource key string.
      - `sizes` object[], required — An array containing reference information about all available image files.
        - `height` number, nullable, required — The height of the image.
        - `link` string, required — The direct link to the image.
        - `link_with_play_button` string — The direct link to the image with a play button overlay.
        - `width` number, required — The width of the image.
      - `type` 'caution' | 'custom' | 'default', required — The type of the picture: Option descriptions: * `caution` - An image that is appropriate for all ages. * `custom` - A custom image for the video. * `default` - The default image for the video.
      - `uri` string, required — The picture's URI.
    - `preferences` object
      - `videos` object
        - `privacy` object
          - `add` boolean — Whether other users can add the user's videos.
          - `comments` 'anybody' | 'contacts' | 'nobody' — The user's privacy preference for comments: Option descriptions: * `anybody` - Anyone can comment on the user's videos. * `contacts` - Only contacts can comment on the user's videos. * `nobody` - No one can comment on the user's videos.
          - `download` boolean — Whether other users can download the user's videos.
          - `embed` 'private' | 'public' | 'whitelist' — The user's privacy preference for embeds: Option descriptions: * `private` - Only the user can embed their own videos. * `public` - Anyone can embed the user's videos. * `whitelist` - Only those on the whitelist can embed the user's videos.
          - `view` 'anybody' | 'contacts' | 'disable' | 'nobody' | 'password' | 'unlisted' | 'users' — The user's privacy preference for views: Option descriptions: * `anybody` - Anyone can view the user's videos. * `contacts` - Only contacts can view the user's videos. * `disable` - Views are disabled for the user's videos. * `nobody` - No one except the user can view the user's videos. * `password` - Only those with the password can view the user's videos. * `unlisted` - Anybody can view the user's videos if they have a link. * `users` - Only other Vimeo members can view the user's videos.
    - `resource_key` string, required — The user's resource key string.
    - `upload_quota` object, required — Appears only when the user has upload access and is looking at their own user record.
      - `lifetime` object, required — Information about the user's lifetime upload usage.
        - `free` number, nullable, required — The number of bytes remaining in your lifetime maximum.
        - `max` number, nullable, required — The total number of bytes that you can upload across the lifetime of your account.
        - `used` number, nullable, required — The number of bytes that you've already uploaded against your lifetime limit.
      - `periodic` object, required — Information about the user's usage for the current period.
        - `free` number, nullable, required — The number of bytes remaining in your upload quota for the current period.
        - `max` number, nullable, required — The total number of bytes that you can upload per period.
        - `reset_date` string, nullable, required — The time in ISO 8601 format when your upload quota resets.
        - `used` number, nullable, required — The number of bytes that you've already uploaded against your quota in the current period.
      - `space` object, required — Information about the user's upload space remaining for the current period.
        - `free` number, required — The number of bytes remaining in your upload quota.
        - `max` number, nullable, required — The maximum number of bytes allotted to your upload quota.
        - `showing` 'lifetime' | 'periodic', required — Whether the values of the upload_quota.space fields are for the lifetime quota or the periodic quota.
        - `used` number, required — The number of bytes that you've already uploaded against your quota.
    - `uri` string, required — The user's canonical relative URI.
    - `websites` object[], required — The user's websites.
      - `description` string, nullable, required — The website's description.
      - `link` string, required — The URL of the website.
      - `name` string, nullable, required — The name of the website.
  - `web_brand_color` boolean, required — Whether an album should show the brand color in the web layout.
  - `web_custom_logo` boolean, required — Whether an album's custom logo should be shown in the web layout.

## Other responses

- `400` — A parameter is invalid.

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