#10135
authentication_error
Invalid response from Google: API key not found or invalid. Please provide a valid API key.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 400 Bad Request error in the context of the Google API, as indicated in your message, can be caused by several factors:
Invalid or Missing Parameters
The error might occur if a required field or parameter has not been provided in the API request, or if the value supplied or a combination of provided fields is invalid.
Invalid API Key
The error message specifically mentions "API key not valid. Please pass a valid API key," which indicates that the API key used in the request is either invalid, expired, or not properly configured.
Malformed Request
The request syntax could be malformed, or there might be issues with the request message framing. This includes incorrect URL syntax, invalid request headers, or oversized file uploads.
Precondition Checks
In some cases, the error can result from failed precondition checks, such as missing or invalid email addresses, or insufficient permissions for the service account being used.
Other Client-Side Issues
Other client-side issues, such as corrupted cache or cookies, outdated DNS cache, or conflicts with browser extensions, can also trigger a 400 Bad Request error.
Solution
To resolve the 400 Bad Request error in the Google API, you can take the following steps:
Verify API Key
Ensure the API key is valid, not expired, and properly configured.
Check if the API key has the necessary restrictions or permissions set.
Check Request Parameters
Verify that all required fields and parameters are included in the API request.
Ensure the values supplied are valid and correctly formatted.
Inspect Request Syntax
Correct any typos or invalid characters in the URL.
Ensure request headers and message framing are correct.
Clear Browser Cache and Cookies
Clear your browser's cache and cookies to eliminate any corrupted data.
Disable browser extensions temporarily to check for conflicts.
Update DNS Cache
Clear the DNS cache to ensure you are accessing the correct IP address.
Check Service Account Permissions
Verify that the service account has sufficient permissions for the requested service.
Suggested Links
https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/how-to-fix-400-bad-request-error
https://developers.google.com/drive/api/guides/handle-errors
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/Workspace-Q-A/Seeing-400-error-while-trying-to-send-a-mail/m-p/536255
https://developers.google.com/gmail/api/guides/handle-errors
https://community.make.com/t/google-authentication-issue-status-code-error-400/3001
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/Cloud-Hub/Help-Needed-Google-SSO-Integration-Error-in-Production/m-p/731028
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/General-Misc-Q-A/Google-Maps-API-Key-is-Not-Working-When-Application-Restrictions/m-p/651829
https://kriesi.at/support/topic/google-maps-api-key-not-working-4/
