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`test_key_read_only`

HTTP 403application/problem+json

Test-mode keys are restricted to read operations.

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What causes it

A bf_test_ key was used for a write operation (POST/PATCH/DELETE). Test keys are restricted to reads by design.

How to fix it

Use a bf_live_ key for writes; keep bf_test_ keys for safe read-only integration tests.

Wire format

Example response body.

{
  "type": "https://getbioflow.com/docs/api/errors/test-key-read-only",
  "title": "Test-mode keys are restricted to read operations",
  "status": 403,
  "instance": "urn:request:req_01abc",
  "code": "test_key_read_only",
  "request_id": "req_01abc"
}

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