What does 401 expired_api_key mean?

The key you sent has expired, so it no longer works.

Code: expired_api_key · HTTP status: 401

An expired key is refused even if the rest of the request is perfect.

Common causes#

• a key created with an expiry (30 days, 90 days by default, or 1 year) that has passed its date

How to fix it#

1. Create a new key in Console › API keys with the Model API preset.
2. Update the key everywhere it's stored (environment variables, secret manager, CI).
3. Pick an expiry that fits (30 days, 90 days, 1 year or Never) and plan the next rotation before that date.

Should my code retry?#

Not retryable with the same key.

The error body uses the OpenAI shape, so OpenAI SDKs raise it as an exception you can catch:

{"error": {"message": "...", "type": "...", "code": "expired_api_key", "param": null}}

Every response also carries an X-Request-Id. Keep it in your logs; it's the quickest way for support to find a request.

See the full list in the Model API reference.

Still need help?#

• General support: support@clatterlabs.com or team@clatterlabs.xyz
• Infrastructure questions, or permanent deletion of your data (your whole account or one service): infrastructure@clatterlabs.xyz

We usually reply within the first hour, and always within 24 hours. A full support team is with you.