#10133
location_restriction_error
User location is not supported for API use.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 400 Bad Request error in the context of the Google API, with the specific message "User location is not supported for the API use," indicates that the API request is invalid or improperly formed due to a restriction on the user's location. Here are the key reasons:
The API may not be available in the user's geographical location, meaning the service is not supported in that region.
The API key restrictions may be configured in a way that does not allow requests from the user's location, such as restrictions based on IP addresses, referrer URLs, or other geographical limitations.
This error suggests that there is a mismatch between the location from which the request is being made and the locations supported by the API or allowed by the API key restrictions.
Solution
To fix the "User location is not supported for the API use" 400 Bad Request error in the Google API, you can consider the following solutions:
Check API Availability: Ensure the API is available in your geographical location.
Review API Key Restrictions: Verify that the API key is not restricted to specific locations or IP addresses.
Use a Different Region or Service: If the API is not available in your area, consider using a service like Vertex AI, which may have broader regional support.
Avoid Using VPN or Cloud Servers in Restricted Areas: If you are using a VPN or cloud server, ensure it is not located in an area that is restricted by the API.
By addressing these points, you can resolve the issue related to unsupported user locations for the API.
Suggested Links
https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/how-to-fix-400-bad-request-error
https://developers.google.com/maps/api-security-best-practices
https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/does-anyone-know-why-i-receive-a-400-error/537
https://cloud.google.com/resource-manager/docs/core_errors
https://forum.bubble.io/t/setting-up-google-api-keys-restrictions/43808
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/AI-ML/Gemini-API-suddenly-reporting-user-location-is-not-supported-for/m-p/797128
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
