API KEY Error while retrieving index

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pinecone.core.openapi.shared.exceptions.UnauthorizedException: (401)

I keep getting this error even though I’ve double-checked my API numerous times.

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For a 401 Unauthorized error, here are some troubleshooting steps:

API Key Management:

  • Verify the API key is valid for your project 1
  • If you suspect the key is compromised, delete it and generate a new one in the console
  • Make sure you’re using the correct API key for the project containing your index

Check Permissions:

  • Ensure your API key has the correct permissions for the operation you’re trying to perform

  • For Standard/Enterprise plans, verify the specific permissions granted to the key

  • API Key Creation Steps:

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# To create a new API key:# 1. Open the Pinecone console# 2. Select your project# 3. Go to API keys# 4. Click Create API key# 5. Enter API key name# 6. Select permissions# 7. Click Create key# 8. Copy and save the key securely

If these steps don’t resolve the issue, you can: