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@kapa.ai getting error Unexpected status code 401 from token endpoint when triggering sync via airflow same endpoint works when accessing the API directly with same credentials
k
Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources, it appears that you're encountering an authentication issue when trying to trigger an Airbyte sync via Airflow. The 401 Unauthorized error suggests there's a problem with the authentication process. However, the knowledge sources don't provide specific information about this exact scenario with Airflow. That said, there are a few relevant points from the knowledge sources that might help troubleshoot this issue: 1. Token expiration: Some connectors, like the Quickbooks connector, have had issues with token expiration. As mentioned in the [GitHub issue about Quickbooks](https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte/issues/45911), there have been problems with access tokens expiring and causing 401 errors. 2. Token refresh mechanism: It's possible that the token refresh mechanism is not working correctly when triggered through Airflow, even though it works when accessing the API directly. This was mentioned as a potential issue in the Quickbooks connector discussion. 3. API changes: Sometimes, API changes can cause authentication issues. For example, in a [forum post about Stripe](https://discuss.airbyte.io/t/2027), a user encountered a "Bad request" error due to potential API changes. To troubleshoot this issue, you might want to consider the following: 1. Check if the token used by Airflow is still valid and not expired. 2. Ensure that the credentials being used by Airflow are exactly the same as the ones you're using to access the API directly. 3. Verify if there have been any recent changes to the API you're trying to access or to the Airbyte connector you're using. 4. Check the Airbyte and connector versions to ensure you're using the latest versions, as some authentication issues have been resolved in newer releases. If the problem persists, it would be helpful to create a GitHub issue on the Airbyte repository with more details about your specific setup, including the Airbyte version, connector details, and any relevant logs. This would allow the Airbyte team to investigate the issue more thoroughly.
g
@kapa.ai Runnin the API mannually without the header 'Content-Type: application/json' fails and gives a 401 error. anyway to force this when triggering from airflow
k
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Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources, it appears that the 'Content-Type: application/json' header is indeed crucial for successful API authentication with Airbyte. This is consistent with your observation that omitting this header results in a 401 Unauthorized error. To address your specific question about forcing this header when triggering from Airflow, I can provide some guidance based on the available information: 1. According to the [Airbyte forum post](https://discuss.airbyte.io/t/2698), it's important to set the correct headers when making API requests to Airbyte. The post mentions:
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You must change the headers to the correct type. Make sure you have Content-Type and Accept json as headers.
2. When using Airflow to trigger Airbyte syncs, you should be able to configure the headers in your Airflow DAG or task. However, the exact method depends on how you're integrating Airbyte with Airflow. 3. If you're using the Airbyte Airflow operator or a custom HTTP operator, you should be able to set the headers in the operator configuration. For example:
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python    headers = {        'Content-Type': 'application/json',        'Accept': 'application/json'    }
Then, include these headers in your Airflow task configuration. 4. If you're using a custom Python function to trigger the Airbyte API, make sure to include the headers in your request:
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python    import requests     def trigger_airbyte_sync():        headers = {            'Content-Type': 'application/json',            'Accept': 'application/json'        }        response = <http://requests.post|requests.post>('your_airbyte_api_endpoint', headers=headers, json=your_payload)
5. Remember to also include any authentication tokens or API keys required by your Airbyte setup, as mentioned in the [Airbyte documentation on authentication](https://docs.airbyte.com/connector-development/connector-builder-ui/authentication#api-key). By ensuring that the 'Content-Type: application/json' header is always included in your requests from Airflow, you should be able to avoid the 401 error you're encountering. If you continue to face issues after implementing these changes, it might be helpful to review your Airflow logs and Airbyte server logs for more detailed error messages. Additionally, consider checking if there are any version compatibility issues between your Airflow setup and the Airbyte API you're using.
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