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You.com: API Key Invalid / Authentication Error

Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 21m ago

What We're Seeing Right Now

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

What is this error?

When You.com rejects your API key or credentials, your authentication is invalid. This blocks all API access until resolved.

Error Signatures

Invalid API key401 UnauthorizedAuthentication failedAPI key not foundForbiddenAccess deniedInvalid credentials

Common Causes

  • API key expired or revoked
  • Wrong API key for the project/environment
  • Key permissions insufficient for the requested operation
  • Billing issue suspended API access
  • You.com auth service is down

✓ How to Fix It

  1. Verify your API key in You.com's dashboard
  2. Regenerate the key if expired
  3. Check key permissions and scopes
  4. Verify billing status
  5. Check this page for auth service issues
  6. Ensure the key is correctly set in your environment

Live Signals

Service Components
You.com Web
Operational

Recent Incidents

No incidents in the past 30 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my You.com API key not working?
The key may be expired, revoked, or incorrectly configured. Regenerate it from your dashboard and verify it's set correctly.
Is You.com authentication down?
Check community reports below for auth-related issues.
How do I fix You.com auth errors?
Regenerate your API key, check billing status, and verify permissions. See troubleshooting steps above.

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