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python requests bearer token not working

Narkw Brahma

Narkw Brahma

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Python requests bearer token not working

If you are experiencing issues with Python requests bearer token not working, you are not alone. I faced this issue myself when I was trying to authenticate with an API that required a bearer token.

Possible solutions:

  • Check your authorization header: Make sure that you have set the authorization header correctly. The authorization header should have the word 'Bearer' followed by a space and then the token. For example, "Authorization: Bearer token123"
  • Check the validity of your token: Make sure that your token is valid and has not expired. If your token has expired, you will need to generate a new one.
  • Check for typos: It is easy to make typos when working with tokens, so double-check that you have entered the token correctly.
  • Make sure you are using HTTPS: Some APIs require HTTPS for security reasons. If you are not using HTTPS, your token may not work.
  • Try a different library: If you still cannot get your token to work, you may want to try a different library. There are many libraries available for Python that can help you authenticate with APIs.

Example code:


import requests

url = 'https://example.com/api'
token = 'token123'
headers = {'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + token}

response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)

if response.status_code == 200:
  print(response.json())
else:
  print('Error:', response.status_code)

In the above example, we are making a GET request to an API with a bearer token. We set the 'Authorization' header with the bearer token and then make the request. If the response status code is 200, we print the JSON response. Otherwise, we print the error status code.

Remember, when working with bearer tokens, it is important to keep them secure and not share them with anyone else. Also, make sure to follow the API documentation carefully to ensure that you are using the token correctly.

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