Start from the symptom

SymptomCheck first
UnauthorizedBearer header, key status, expiration, and IP allowlist
Insufficient balance or limitAccount balance and key spending limits
Model unavailableModel ID, key group, and channel status
Rate limitedConcurrency, rate limits, and short-period spending limits
Connection timeoutDefault or Asia-Pacific endpoint, channel status, proxy, and network

Recommended order

  1. 1

    Account

    Confirm that usable balance or trial credit remains.

  2. 2

    API key

    Check status, expiration, and spending/IP/rate limits.

  3. 3

    Model

    Match the model ID to the key group.

  4. 4

    Channel

    Review live status and recent availability.

  5. 5

    Client

    Check the base URL, protocol, and Bearer authentication.

  6. 6

    Network

    Test both endpoints and check proxies or firewalls.

Before contacting support

  • Time and time zone of the problem
  • Model ID and key name, but not the complete key
  • Client and operating system
  • Request ID or redacted log screenshot
  • Behavior on both endpoints
  • Channel status screenshot