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Common API errors

Plain-English meanings for 401, 402, 403, 429, and similar failures.

API errors look technical, but most of them point to a simple fix: key, permission, billing, or speed.

Error map

| Code | Everyday meaning | First fix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 401 | Worklittle did not accept the key | Check the key, Bearer header, and whether it was revoked |
| 403 | The key is recognized but not allowed to do that | Use a key with the right capabilities |
| 402 | Billing is blocking metered usage | Update the card or raise the spend limit |
| 429 | Too fast, or a free quota is used up | Slow down, wait, or review quotas |
| 5xx | Something failed on our side | Check [Service status](/help/api/status-page), then retry |

Related help

- Why is my API key not working? - Too many requests and rate limits - Payment required messages - Developer detail: Jobs errors and Business errors