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My api key not working on the api reference page
posted by rlatkdqud123STAFFMOD on 2023 Mamyr 29 at 2:12 AM
when i try those example code on the pages(https://developer.themoviedb.org/reference/intro/authentication) then response this code { "status_code": 7, "status_message": "Invalid API key: You must be granted a valid key.", "success": false }
but execute this url(https://api.themoviedb.org/3/movie/550?api_key=MY_API_KEY) it response well.
what is wrong? my key is c0de4c2(~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~)
robbie3999 jaýaby
2023 Mamyr 29 kúni 11:30 AM ýaqytynda
There are two authentication tokens that can be found on this page: https://www.themoviedb.org/settings/api
To use the "Try It" test in the api docs you have to use the "API Read Access Token" and -not- the "API Key" found on the above page.
Or, you can log in to the api docs and the keys will be autofilled:
rlatkdqud123 jaýaby
2023 Mamyr 29 kúni 9:38 PM ýaqytynda
Aha! My problem was API Read Access Token. now it response success.
i have another question, if i make java language program. which key is right to make connection? API Read Access Token or API Key?
robbie3999 jaýaby
2023 Mamyr 30 kúni 11:24 AM ýaqytynda
The differences are in how they are used.
The "API Key" is always passed in the url, as "api_key=THE_KEY". For example: https://api.themoviedb.org/3/movie/550?api_key=THE_KEY
The "API Read Access Token" is always passed in the header, as "Authorization: Bearer THE_TOKEN".
Either one can be used on most call methods, the exception being that the API Read Access Token is required for v4 calls.
So the language doesn't matter, you just need to construct the correct queries using the above rules.
rlatkdqud123 jaýaby
2023 Mamyr 31 kúni 7:04 AM ýaqytynda
Thank you for letting me know this. You've been a great help.
Travis Bell jaýaby
2023 Mamyr 31 kúni 10:34 AM ýaqytynda
P.S. for anyone else who finds this post, there's a page in the docs outlining this here.
Thanks!