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Gemini API 404 model_not_found: what it means and how to fix it

Error message
404 model_not_found

Retry? NoLast verified 1 documented fix2 sources

What it means

The specified model was not found.

Causes

  • Misspelled or unsupported model name

How to fix it

  1. Fix 1.

    Verify the model name against the supported models page, or fall back to a different model.

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FAQ

What does the Gemini API error "404 model_not_found" mean?

The specified model was not found.

How do I fix Gemini API "404 model_not_found"?

Verify the model name against the supported models page, or fall back to a different model.

Should I retry Gemini API "404 model_not_found"?

No. The official docs treat this error as not retryable: fix the cause before sending the request again.

Which other AI APIs return HTTP 404?

Per their official error docs: Amazon Bedrock (404 ResourceNotFoundException; 404 FTUFormNotFilled), Anthropic API (404 not_found_error), Azure OpenAI (404 Not Found), Cohere API (404 Not Found), Groq API (404 Not Found), Mistral API (404 Not found), OpenAI API (404 NotFoundError), OpenRouter (404 image_not_found; 404 not_found), Vertex AI (404 NOT_FOUND), xAI API (404 Not Found).

Sources

Last verified against 2 sources: Gemini API's official docs and official SDK repositories.

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