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xAI API error

xAI API gRPC UNAUTHENTICATED: what it means and how to fix it

Error message
gRPC UNAUTHENTICATED

Retry? Not statedLast verified 1 documented fix2 sources

What it means

The request does not have valid authentication credentials: the API key is missing, invalid, or expired.

Causes

  • The API key is missing
  • The API key is invalid
  • The API key is expired

How to fix it

  1. Fix 1.

    Provide a valid API key; you can create a new one on the xAI Console.

More xAI API errors

All 18 xAI API errors

FAQ

What does the xAI API error "gRPC UNAUTHENTICATED" mean?

The request does not have valid authentication credentials: the API key is missing, invalid, or expired.

How do I fix xAI API "gRPC UNAUTHENTICATED"?

Provide a valid API key; you can create a new one on the xAI Console.

Should I retry xAI API "gRPC UNAUTHENTICATED"?

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

Sources

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

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