cloud provider

401 or invalid API key

The provider rejected authentication before model work began.

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Decode the cause before choosing the response.
MATCH THESE VISIBLE STRINGS
  • 401 Unauthorized
  • Invalid API key
  • Incorrect API key provided
  • authentication_error
LIKELY CAUSES
  • The saved key was revoked or copied incorrectly
  • The key belongs to a different provider or environment
  • The account or project no longer permits the request
NEVER DO THIS
  • Never send the secret to DecaCap feedback
  • Never put a provider key in a model prompt
SMALLEST DIAGNOSTIC FIRST

Repair sequence

01

Confirm which provider owns the box

02

Replace the shared provider key only in the lowest-numbered assigned box

03

Verify the key in the provider’s own account console

04

Retry after confirming the correct project and environment