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api_key_wrong_mode

HTTP Status: 401 Category: Authentication

When you see this​

Sandbox key used on live endpoint, or live key on sandbox.

How to fix it​

Use sk_test_<token> for sandbox calls and sk_live_<token> for live traffic. Modes are strictly enforced.

Example response​

{
  "error": {
    "code": "api_key_wrong_mode",
    "message": "Sandbox key used on live endpoint, or live key on sandbox.",
    "hint": null,
    "doc_url": "https://docs.valara.cloud/api-reference/errors/api_key_wrong_mode",
    "request_id": "req_01H...",
    "details": {
      "errors": [],
      "field_count": 0
    }
  }
}