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My api key not working on the api reference page
posted by rlatkdqud123STAFFMOD on May 29, 2023 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(~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~)
Reply by robbie3999
on May 29, 2023 at 11:30 AM
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:
Reply by rlatkdqud123
on May 29, 2023 at 9:38 PM
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?
Reply by robbie3999
on May 30, 2023 at 11:24 AM
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.
Reply by rlatkdqud123
on May 31, 2023 at 7:04 AM
Thank you for letting me know this. You've been a great help.
Reply by Travis Bell
on May 31, 2023 at 10:34 AM
P.S. for anyone else who finds this post, there's a page in the docs outlining this here.
Thanks!