Hi there! I am trying to use my API key in a project but for some reason it is giving me a 404 error that the API key is unauthorized? Is there any way to fix this thank you?
When I go to open my web application, this is what comes up
{"status_code":7,"status_message":"Invalid API key: You must be granted a valid key.","success":false}
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Reply by ticao2 š§š· pt-BR
on July 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Only the Travis Bell admin and you can access your API Key.
So I suggest you
Take a Test
Using a computer, desktop or notebook.
On some mobile devices this test may not work correctly.
In the URL below, change THE_KEY to your API Key.
https://api.themoviedb.org/3/movie/550?api_key=THE_KEY
Use this example to do a search using a new tab or window in your browser.
You will receive the basic data of the Movie Fight Club (1999)
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/550-fight-club
If it works, your Key is OK.
When there is a problem, the TMDb Server sends a message.
Can you tell which message the server sent?
Here is a list of possible messages:
https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/errors
If this test works or if it doesn't work, please let us know here.