Error Handling
Learn how to handle API errors gracefully in your application
When something goes wrong with an API request, AllNewsAPI returns an error response with a status code and message. This guide explains each error and how to handle it.
Error Codes
400
400 Bad Request
Your request is malformed or missing required parameters. Check your query parameters and try again.
401
401 Unauthorized
Your API key is invalid or missing. Verify your API key is correct and included in the request.
403
403 Forbidden
Your account doesn't have permission for this request. This may occur if you're trying to access premium features on a free plan.
429
429 Too Many Requests
You've exceeded your daily request limit. Wait until the limit resets at 00:00 UTC or upgrade your plan.
503
503 Service Unavailable
The API is temporarily unavailable for maintenance. Please try again in a few minutes.
Example:
Error Handling Best Practices
Tip
- Always check the response status code before processing data
- Implement exponential backoff for retrying failed requests
- Log errors for debugging and monitoring