What causes a 401 Error Code?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:22 am
A 401 Error Code results when one tries to access a resource that has refused authentication. There are common causes, including
1. Failed or Expired Login credentials
2. Omitted/wrong API keys/tokens
3. Session timeouts
4. improperly set server permissions
5. Messed up browser cookies/cache
The HTTP 401 Error makes sure that everything is secure by vetoing requests unless authorization is permitted.
1. Failed or Expired Login credentials
2. Omitted/wrong API keys/tokens
3. Session timeouts
4. improperly set server permissions
5. Messed up browser cookies/cache
The HTTP 401 Error makes sure that everything is secure by vetoing requests unless authorization is permitted.