Gaming Error Code
Gaming
Generic Online Services
Error Code 401 | Unauthorized
Industry
Gaming
Canonical
/gaming/error-codes/error-code-401/
Last Updated
Feb 25, 2026
Summary
This code indicates that the request was not authorized by the service.
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What This Code Means
Error Code 401 appears when a service rejects a request due to missing or invalid authorization. The system understands the request but does not permit it without proper authentication or permission. This is a service-level access control response. It does not indicate a server failure. Authorization status must be valid for the request to proceed.
Where Users Usually See This Code
- Login-protected feature access
- API or service request failures
- Account-related actions
Why This Code Appears
- Authorization token missing or invalid
- Session not recognized
- Access permissions not granted
What Typically Happens Next
- Request is rejected
- Access remains blocked
- User remains logged out or restricted
What This Code Is Not
- It is not a server outage
- It is not a network error
- It is not a permanent ban
Troubleshooting Checklist
- □ Retry the request later
- □ Monitor authentication status
- □ Observe if access changes
Notes And Edge Cases
Authorization errors may occur if session state changes unexpectedly. Some services require periodic revalidation.
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