Introduction

OpenAI API Error Codes

Introduction

Using the OpenAI API can be a great way to integrate powerful AI capabilities into your projects. However, you may encounter errors along the way. This article will provide you with information on the most common error codes and how to resolve them.

401 - Incorrect API Key Provided

This error message indicates that you are not using the expected API key in your request. The API key must be set either by passing the api_key client option or by setting the OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable.

To resolve this issue, ensure that you are using the correct API key and that it is set up properly.

Possible Causes:

• Incorrect API key being used
• API key not set up properly

Resolutions:

1. Obtain the correct API key from the OpenAI website.
2. Set the api_key client option when creating the OpenAI client.
3. Set the OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable via the cmd prompt.