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Groq API error

Groq API 401 Unauthorized: what it means and how to fix it

Error message
401 Unauthorized

Retry? Not statedLast verified 1 documented fix2 sources

What it means

The request lacks valid authentication credentials for the requested resource. The Python SDK raises AuthenticationError.

Causes

  • Missing or invalid authentication credentials
  • Invalid API key

How to fix it

  1. Fix 1.

    Ensure the request includes the necessary authentication credentials and the API key is valid.

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FAQ

What does the Groq API error "401 Unauthorized" mean?

The request lacks valid authentication credentials for the requested resource. The Python SDK raises AuthenticationError.

How do I fix Groq API "401 Unauthorized"?

Ensure the request includes the necessary authentication credentials and the API key is valid.

Should I retry Groq API "401 Unauthorized"?

Not stated. The official docs do not say whether this error is retryable.

Which other AI APIs return HTTP 401?

Per their official error docs: Anthropic API (401 authentication_error), Azure OpenAI (401 Unauthorized), Cohere API (401 Unauthorized), DeepSeek API (401 - Authentication Fails), Gemini API (401 authentication), Mistral API (401 Unauthorized), OpenAI API (401 Invalid Authentication; 401 Incorrect API key provided; 401 You must be a member of an organization to use the API; 401 IP not authorized), OpenRouter (401 authentication), Vertex AI (401 UNAUTHENTICATED), xAI API (401 Unauthorized).

Sources

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

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