OAuth 2.0 Error Explainer

Translate OAuth errors into fixes.

Paste an OAuth error code or full redirect response. We show the most likely cause, a fix checklist, and what to verify next.

Covers OAuth 2.0 + OIDC
Use case Auth redirects, token exchange
Output Causes + fixes

Error input

Tip: if you have error_description, paste the full query string to detect it.

Explanation

Waiting for error

Summary

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Likely causes

  • Waiting for error input.

Fix checklist

  • Waiting for error input.

Next checks

  • Make sure you are using the correct client credentials.

OAuth error cheat sheet

invalid_grant

Authorization code expired, reused, or redirect URI mismatch. Exchange once.

invalid_client

Client ID/secret mismatch or wrong auth method. Check basic auth vs body.

redirect_uri_mismatch

The redirect URI must match exactly (scheme, host, path, trailing slash).