# fm.teal.actor.getProfile

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## Description

This lexicon is in a not officially released state. It is subject to change. | Retrieves a profile for an actor DID or handle.

## Links

- [View on Lexicon Garden](https://lexicon.garden/lexicon/did:plc:iwhuynr6mm6xxuh25o4do2tx/fm.teal.actor.getProfile)
- [Documentation](https://lexicon.garden/lexicon/did:plc:iwhuynr6mm6xxuh25o4do2tx/fm.teal.actor.getProfile/docs)
- [Examples](https://lexicon.garden/lexicon/did:plc:iwhuynr6mm6xxuh25o4do2tx/fm.teal.actor.getProfile/examples)

## Definitions

### `fm.teal.actor.getProfile`

**Type**: `query`

#### Parameters

| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `actor` | `string` (at-identifier) | Yes | The actor's DID or handle |

#### Output

**Encoding**: `application/json`

| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `actor` | `ref` → `fm.teal.actor.defs#profileView` | Yes |  |

## Raw Schema

```json
{
  "id": "fm.teal.actor.getProfile",
  "defs": {
    "main": {
      "type": "query",
      "output": {
        "schema": {
          "type": "object",
          "required": [
            "actor"
          ],
          "properties": {
            "actor": {
              "ref": "fm.teal.actor.defs#profileView",
              "type": "ref"
            }
          }
        },
        "encoding": "application/json"
      },
      "parameters": {
        "type": "params",
        "required": [
          "actor"
        ],
        "properties": {
          "actor": {
            "type": "string",
            "format": "at-identifier",
            "description": "The actor's DID or handle"
          }
        }
      }
    }
  },
  "$type": "com.atproto.lexicon.schema",
  "lexicon": 1,
  "description": "This lexicon is in a not officially released state. It is subject to change. | Retrieves a profile for an actor DID or handle."
}
```