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In an interactive API explorer, you receive a 401 Unauthorized error. What should you check first?
In an interactive API explorer, you receive a 401 Unauthorized error. What should you check first?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand meaning of 401 Unauthorized
This error means the request lacks valid authentication credentials.Step 2: Identify what to verify first
Check if the API key or token is present and valid before other issues.Final Answer:
If the API key or token is included and valid -> Option AQuick Check:
401 error = Check authentication credentials [OK]
Quick Trick: 401 means authentication failed; check keys first [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Checking URL before authentication
- Assuming server down causes 401
- Ignoring token presence
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