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Google Gemma: Authentication Failed / Invalid API Key

Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 6m ago

What We're Seeing Right Now

No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with Google Gemma, report below to help the community.

What is this error?

An authentication error from Google Gemma means your API key, token, or login credentials were rejected. This can happen when keys expire, are misconfigured, or when Google Gemma's authentication service itself is having problems.

Error Signatures

401 Unauthorized403 ForbiddenInvalid API keyAuthentication failedInvalid authenticationIncorrect API key providedinvalid_api_keypermission_deniedAPI key not foundYour account has been disabled

Common Causes

  • API key is invalid, expired, or revoked
  • Wrong API key for the organization or project
  • Environment variable not set or set incorrectly
  • Billing issue — account suspended due to payment failure
  • Google Gemma's authentication servers are experiencing issues

✓ How to Fix It

  1. Verify your API key is correct — regenerate it from Google Gemma's dashboard if needed
  2. Check that the key is assigned to the right organization/project
  3. Ensure the environment variable (OPENAI_API_KEY, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, etc.) is properly set
  4. Check your billing status — overdue payments can disable keys
  5. If using OAuth/SSO, try logging out and back in
  6. Check this page — if others report auth issues, it may be a Google Gemma-wide problem

Live Signals

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Major Outage

Recent Incidents

MAJOR
google-gemma experiencing issues
Our monitoring detected that google-gemma may be experiencing an outage.
1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Google Gemma API key not working?
The most common cause is an expired, revoked, or misconfigured key. Regenerate your key from Google Gemma's dashboard and make sure it's correctly set in your environment.
Is Google Gemma authentication down?
Check the community reports below. If multiple users report 'Login Issues' at the same time, Google Gemma's auth system may be having problems.
How do I fix Google Gemma 401/403 errors?
Follow the step-by-step guide above. Most auth errors are fixed by regenerating your API key and checking your billing status.

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