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HTTP Status: 401 
{
  "code": "authentication_error",
  "message": "Invalid or missing API key",
  "details": "Check your 'x-api-key' header",
  "request_id": "req_abc123"
}

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Reasons and How to Fix

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Missing API Key Header

The most common cause is forgetting to include the x-api-key header in your request. 
# ❌ Wrong - missing header
curl -X POST https://api.poof.bg/v1/remove -F "image_file=@photo.jpg"

# ✅ Correct
curl -X POST https://api.poof.bg/v1/remove \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "image_file=@photo.jpg"

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Invalid API Key

Your API key may be incorrect or malformed. API keys start with pk_ for production keys. To fix:
  1. Go to dash.poof.bg and copy your API key
  2. Ensure you’re using the full key without extra spaces
  3. Check that you haven’t accidentally included quotes around the key

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Expired or Revoked Key

If your key was recently regenerated or revoked, old keys will no longer work. To fix:
  1. Log into dash.poof.bg
  2. Generate a new API key if needed
  3. Update your application with the new key

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Need Help?

If you continue to face issues, contact us at support@poof.bg with your request_id.