unauthorized¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Error Code | unauthorized |
| HTTP Status | 401 Unauthorized |
| Title | Unauthorized |
Description¶
The request does not include a valid API key. Either the X-Api-Key header is missing, or the provided key is invalid or has been revoked.
Example Response¶
{
"type": "https://docs.payalo.com/errors/unauthorized",
"title": "Unauthorized",
"status": 401,
"detail": "Invalid API key.",
"errorCode": "unauthorized"
}
Common Causes¶
| Cause | Description |
|---|---|
| Missing header | The X-Api-Key header is not present in the request |
| Invalid key | The API key does not match any active key in the system |
| Revoked key | The API key has been deactivated or rotated |
Resolution¶
- Verify that the
X-Api-Keyheader is included in every request. - Confirm the API key is correct and has not been rotated.
- Contact your account manager if you need a new key or suspect your key has been compromised.
Note: This error is not retryable with the same credentials.