If you’ve seen an “Authorization error accessing plugins” in ChatGPT, you’re not alone. I saw this issue myself about few days ago.
It’s a problem with one or more plugins, and it can be confusing.
But don’t worry! Here’s a detailed and simple guide to help you understand and fix it.
Part 1: Understanding The Problem
Why “Authorization Error Accessing Plugins” Error Happens On ChatGPT
- Plugins Not Returning Refresh Tokens: Sometimes, plugins forget to send back something called refresh tokens (like no offline_access scope). It’s like forgetting a key part of a password.
- ChatGPT Not Redirecting Properly: When a token (a kind of online key) expires, ChatGPT should redirect to a specific flow, but sometimes it doesn’t.
How This Became An Issue
- OpenAI Made Changes: OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, made some changes that affected plugins.
- The Error Message Isn’t Clear: The message that pops up doesn’t explain what’s wrong or how to fix it.
Part 2: What To Try If You See This Error
If this problem happens to you, here are some simple things to try:
- Logout and Login Again: Sometimes, just logging out and back in can fix things.
- Uninstall and Install the Plugins: If a plugin is acting up, taking it out and putting it back can help.
- Try a Different Browser: Sometimes, the problem is with the browser, not ChatGPT.
- Clear the Browser Cache: This is like cleaning out old files that might be causing problems.
- Use F12 to Check for Errors: If you’re a bit more tech-savvy, you can use the F12 key to look for specific errors.
- Try Each Plugin Separately: If you have many plugins, try them one by one to find the problem.
- Check a Totally Different Plugin: Sometimes, trying something completely different can help you figure out what’s wrong.
Part 3: A Step-by-Step Solution To Fix “Authorization Error Accessing Plugins” On ChatGPT
Here’s a simple way to fix the problem, step by step:
- Go to the Plugin Store in ChatGPT: This is where all the plugins live.
- Find the Bad Plugins: Look for the ones causing trouble (like “AiPDF” and “CoderPad”).
- Uninstall the Plugins: Uninstall the Plugins from ChatGPT.
- Reinstall and Re-Authorize Them: Put the plugins back and make sure they have permission to work.
- Try Them Out: Test them to make sure they’re working now.
- All Done!: If everything’s working, you’re good to go!