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`invalid_api_key`

HTTP 401application/problem+json

Missing, malformed, unknown, disabled, or expired API key.

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What causes it

No Authorization: Bearer or x-api-key header was sent.
The key is malformed, was revoked/disabled in the developer console, or has expired.

How to fix it

Create or roll a key in the developer console (Dashboard → Settings → Developers) and send it on every request.
Check for whitespace or truncation — keys start with bf_live_ or bf_test_.

Wire format

Example response body.

{
  "type": "https://getbioflow.com/docs/api/errors/invalid-api-key",
  "title": "Missing, malformed, unknown, disabled, or expired API key",
  "status": 401,
  "instance": "urn:request:req_01abc",
  "code": "invalid_api_key",
  "request_id": "req_01abc"
}

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