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# User Search
> Search X users by keyword with the X API v2 User search endpoint to find accounts by name, handle, bio terms, and other public profile fields and metadata.
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The User Search endpoint lets you search for users by keyword. Find users by name, username, or content in their bio.
## Overview
Search by name, username, or bio
Find relevant accounts
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## Endpoint
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
| :----- | :--------------------------------------------- | :--------------- |
| GET | [`/2/users/search`](/x-api/users/search-users) | Search for users |
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## Example request
```bash theme={null}
curl "https://api.x.com/2/users/search?\
query=python%20developer&\
user.fields=description,verified,public_metrics" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $BEARER_TOKEN"
```
## Example response
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{
"data": [
{
"id": "1234567890",
"name": "Python Developer",
"username": "pythondev",
"description": "Building cool things with Python",
"verified": false,
"public_metrics": {
"followers_count": 5000,
"following_count": 200,
"tweet_count": 1500
}
}
],
"meta": {
"result_count": 1
}
}
```
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## Getting started
**Prerequisites**
* An approved [developer account](https://developer.x.com/en/portal/petition/essential/basic-info)
* A [Project and App](/resources/fundamentals/developer-apps) in the Developer Console
* Your App's [keys and tokens](/resources/fundamentals/authentication)
Look up users by ID or username
Full endpoint documentation