Errors
Understanding and handling API errors.
Error Response Format
All errors return JSON with an error
field:
{
"error": "Error message describing what went wrong"
}
HTTP Status Codes
Code | Meaning | Description |
---|---|---|
200 |
OK | Request successful |
400 |
Bad Request | Invalid request parameters |
401 |
Unauthorized | Invalid or missing API key |
403 |
Forbidden | Authenticated but not authorized |
404 |
Not Found | Resource doesn't exist |
429 |
Too Many Requests | Rate limit exceeded |
500 |
Internal Server Error | Server error |
Common Errors
Invalid API Key
Status: 401 Unauthorized
{
"error": "Unauthorized"
}
Solution: Check your API key is correct and included in the Authorization
header.
Resource Not Found
Status: 404 Not Found
{
"error": "Resource not found"
}
Solution: Verify the resource ID exists and you have access to it.
Rate Limit Exceeded
Status: 429 Too Many Requests
{
"error": "Rate limit exceeded. Please try again later."
}
Solution: Wait 60 seconds before retrying. See Rate Limiting.
Invalid Parameters
Status: 400 Bad Request
{
"error": "Invalid parameters provided"
}
Solution: Check your request parameters match the API documentation.
Next Steps
- Authentication - API key setup
- Rate Limiting - Usage limits