openai
#10533
authentication_error
Invalid or incorrect API key. Please check your API key at https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys and ensure it is correctly configured.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 401 status error with the message "Incorrect API key provided" in the OpenAI API can be due to several reasons:
Incorrect or Outdated API Key
The API key you are using might be incorrect, outdated, or no longer valid. This could be because the key was created incorrectly, has been revoked, or is an old key that is no longer in use.
Multiple API Keys
You might be accidentally using two different API keys in your application or script, causing confusion and authentication issues.
Organization ID Mismatch
If your API request requires a specific Organization ID, using the wrong or no Organization ID can lead to authentication errors.
Code or Environment Variable Issues
There could be a bug in your code where the OPENAI_API_KEY is not being properly sent to the API endpoint, or the environment variable is not correctly set.
Typos or Formatting Issues
Typos, spaces, or other formatting errors in the API key can also cause this error.
Solution
To resolve the "Incorrect API key provided" error with the OpenAI API, you should take the following steps:
Verify the API Key: Ensure the API key you are using is correct and not expired or disabled by checking it on the OpenAI API Keys page.
Check for Multiple API Keys: Make sure you are not accidentally using two different API keys in your application or script.
Confirm Organization ID: If required, ensure you are using the correct Organization ID for your API requests.
Update Environment Variables: Ensure the
OPENAI_API_KEYenvironment variable is set correctly in your environment or terminal session.Regenerate the API Key: If the issue persists, regenerate a new API key from the OpenAI dashboard and update your configuration accordingly.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authentication error and successfully use the OpenAI API.
Suggested Links
https://community.openai.com/t/authenticationerror-error-code-401/766947
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6882433-incorrect-api-key-provided
https://community.openai.com/t/api-authentication-issue-cant-find-out-why/263803
https://community.openai.com/t/401-incorrect-api-key-provided/603609
https://community.openai.com/t/receiving-a-401-unauthorized/42787
https://community.openai.com/t/issue-whilst-using-api-key-on-aider-ai/953662
