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Inflection Pi: Authentication Failed / Invalid API Key
Current Status: Degraded
Last checked: 2m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with Inflection Pi, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
An authentication error from Inflection Pi means your API key, token, or login credentials were rejected. This can happen when keys expire, are misconfigured, or when Inflection Pi'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 disabledCommon 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
- Inflection Pi's authentication servers are experiencing issues
✓ How to Fix It
- Verify your API key is correct — regenerate it from Inflection Pi's dashboard if needed
- Check that the key is assigned to the right organization/project
- Ensure the environment variable (OPENAI_API_KEY, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, etc.) is properly set
- Check your billing status — overdue payments can disable keys
- If using OAuth/SSO, try logging out and back in
- Check this page — if others report auth issues, it may be a Inflection Pi-wide problem
Live Signals
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OperationalRecent Incidents
No incidents in the past 30 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Inflection Pi API key not working?
The most common cause is an expired, revoked, or misconfigured key. Regenerate your key from Inflection Pi's dashboard and make sure it's correctly set in your environment.
Is Inflection Pi authentication down?
Check the community reports below. If multiple users report 'Login Issues' at the same time, Inflection Pi's auth system may be having problems.
How do I fix Inflection Pi 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.