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OpenAI API: Authentication or License Error
Current Status: Operational
Last checked: 1m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with OpenAI API, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When OpenAI API rejects your authentication, your license, API key, or login credentials are invalid or expired. For dev tools, this often relates to subscription status or organization permissions.
Error Signatures
License expiredAuthentication failedInvalid tokenSubscription required401 UnauthorizedAccess deniedNot authorizedLicense validation failedCommon Causes
- Subscription expired or payment failed
- API key revoked or expired
- Organization removed your access
- SSO/OAuth token expired
- OpenAI API auth servers are down
✓ How to Fix It
- Check your subscription status on OpenAI API's dashboard
- Regenerate your API key or token
- Sign out and back in
- Check with your organization admin for permissions
- Verify billing information is up to date
- Check this page for auth service issues
Live Signals
Service Components
OpenAI API Dashboard
OperationalRecent Incidents
No incidents in the past 30 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my OpenAI API license not working?
Check your subscription status, payment method, and API key validity.
Is OpenAI API authentication down?
Check community reports below for login-related issues.
How do I renew my OpenAI API license?
Visit OpenAI API's billing page, update payment info, and reactivate if needed.