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# Vercel AI Gateway returning forbidden error for all requests

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Rison (@rison) · 2026-03-02

I’m getting a `Forbidden` error for all requests sent to the `AI gateway`. It used to work before, so I’m not sure what changed. I’ve added a card to the billing section. Can you please help?

> **Error: Forbidden**


Pauline P. Narvas (@pawlean) · 2026-03-05 · ♥ 1

A Forbidden error from the AI Gateway usually points to an authentication or authorization issue. Here's what I'd recommend checking:

* Make sure the Vercel API token you're using is valid and hasn't been revoked. You can generate a new one from your Vercel Account Settings if needed.
* The AI Gateway may have plan-specific requirements. Adding a card alone might not be enough if an upgrade is needed to access the feature.
* Double-check that the model provider API keys are correctly configured in your AI Gateway settings on the Vercel dashboard.

Let me know if any of these help or if you're still seeing the issue. Happy to dig deeper!


Rison (@rison) · 2026-03-09

Hi, 

It just started to work for me. I didn’t change anything. Maybe it had to do with Dubai region downtime around those dates?

Not sure why, but I just tested the same keys again and it worked. 

Thank you for getting back to me.


Pauline P. Narvas (@pawlean) · 2026-03-09 · ♥ 1

Glad it resolved itself! Thanks for coming back to tell us :)