# Gemini API **URL:** https://discuss.ai.google.dev/c/gemini-api/4.md [Latest](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/tags.md) --- ## [About the Gemini API category](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/about-the-gemini-api-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/system)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/about-the-gemini-api-category/3 "2026-05-18T11:48:37Z")
Questions, feedback, and best practices around building with the Gemini API. Follow the quickstart to get started using the SDK of your choice. You can also check out examples from the Gemini API Cookbook. Helpful link… --- ## [Handling 429 / 503 errors from the Gemini API](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/handling-429-503-errors-from-the-gemini-api/124640)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Matthews](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Jon_Matthews)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/handling-429-503-errors-from-the-gemini-api/124640 "2026-10-14T09:01:19Z")
If you’re experiencing 429 or 503 errors when accessing the Gemini API, please read on. 503 errors 503 errors are unrelated to your quota and indicate our services are temporarily overloaded and can’t service your reque… --- ## [Gemini API – 403 Your project has been denied access](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-403-your-project-has-been-denied-access/189537)
**Author:** [@Zainab\_Fadhel](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Zainab_Fadhel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-403-your-project-has-been-denied-access/189537 "2026-10-16T10:58:07Z")
Hello Google Gemini API Support Team, I’m experiencing a 403 Forbidden error when calling the Gemini API from n8n. Error: Your project has been denied access. Please contact support. Project name: n8ntest Model: gemi… --- ## [403 PERMISSION\_DENIED: New project denied access to Gemini API](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/403-permission-denied-new-project-denied-access-to-gemini-api/189649)
**Author:** [@Maja\_Pedersen](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Maja_Pedersen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/403-permission-denied-new-project-denied-access-to-gemini-api/189649 "2026-10-16T10:56:58Z")
Hello, I cannot access the Gemini API. The API returns: 403 PERMISSION\_DENIED “Your project has been denied access. Please contact support.” I created a new Google Cloud project named ClawChat-Gemini-New, imported i… --- ## [Gemini API returns 401 ACCESS\_TOKEN\_TYPE\_UNSUPPORTED with an AI Studio AQ... API key](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-returns-401-access-token-type-unsupported-with-an-ai-studio-aq-api-key/189531)
**Author:** [@Harsh\_Simpy](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Harsh_Simpy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-returns-401-access-token-type-unsupported-with-an-ai-studio-aq-api-key/189531 "2026-10-16T10:54:02Z")
Hi Google AI team, I’m integrating the Gemini API into a Python FastAPI backend and consistently receive an authentication error when calling GenerateContent. Error details: HTTP status: 401 UNAUTHENTICATED Error… --- ## [Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS: far less expressive than 3.1, but the new voices only work with 3.8](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-3-8-flash-tts-far-less-expressive-than-3-1-but-the-new-voices-only-work-with-3-8/189963)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Maletz1](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Marcus_Maletz1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-3-8-flash-tts-far-less-expressive-than-3-1-but-the-new-voices-only-work-with-3-8/189963 "2026-10-16T10:50:12Z")
I compared gemini-3.1-flash-tts-preview and gemini-3.8-flash-tts side by side on the TTS endpoint, in German: same voices, same texts, several takes each. I followed the prompting guide and tried both short and more deta… --- ## [Request Manual Review: App suspended for abuse unexpectedly](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/request-manual-review-app-suspended-for-abuse-unexpectedly/189589)
**Author:** [@Thu\_Hi\_n\_Ngo](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Thu_Hi_n_Ngo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/request-manual-review-app-suspended-for-abuse-unexpectedly/189589 "2026-10-16T10:47:14Z")
Hi Google AI Support Team,My application in Google AI Studio was suddenly suspended with the message “App suspended for abuse”. I believe this might be a false positive by the automated system, as my project complies ent… --- ## [Gemini API returns 400 FAILED\_PRECONDITION from Netherlands VPS (Paid Tier 1)](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-returns-400-failed-precondition-from-netherlands-vps-paid-tier-1/189840)
**Author:** [@Sergey\_Barbashov](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Sergey_Barbashov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-returns-400-failed-precondition-from-netherlands-vps-paid-tier-1/189840 "2026-10-16T10:47:07Z")
Hello Google Gemini API Team, I’m experiencing a location restriction when accessing the Gemini API from a VPS physically hosted in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Error: HTTP 400 Status: FAILED\_PRECONDITION Message: User loc… --- ## [Gemini API Age Restriction — Optional Adults-Only AI Feature](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-age-restriction-optional-adults-only-ai-feature/189828)
**Author:** [@Mohammed\_Bourisly](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Mohammed_Bourisly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-age-restriction-optional-adults-only-ai-feature/189828 "2026-10-16T10:45:24Z")
Hello Google Gemini API Team, We are developing a public educational encyclopedia website and mobile app with an optional AI assistant powered by the paid Gemini API. The main application provides educational content a… --- ## [Is it allowed to use Gemini TTS output for speaker inversion in another TTS model?](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/is-it-allowed-to-use-gemini-tts-output-for-speaker-inversion-in-another-tts-model/188338)
**Author:** [@coffee\_tree](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/coffee_tree)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/is-it-allowed-to-use-gemini-tts-output-for-speaker-inversion-in-another-tts-model/188338 "2026-10-16T10:43:57Z")
I have a question about the permitted use of audio generated by Gemini TTS. I am currently using \`gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts\` with the Erinome preset voice, and I understand that this is currently a preview model. I … --- ## [App unexpectedly suspended](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/app-unexpectedly-suspended/189629)
**Author:** [@Rommel\_Antillion](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Rommel_Antillion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:38am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/app-unexpectedly-suspended/189629 "2026-10-16T10:38:16Z")
My project was unexpectedly suspended while I was seeking assistance from an Al developer. I would like to respectfully appeal this decision and request that the project be reinstated as I am unaware of any violation of … --- ## [Gemini Live API Error 1008: Project Denied Access](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-live-api-error-1008-project-denied-access/189834)
**Author:** [@Lukataki](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Lukataki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-live-api-error-1008-project-denied-access/189834 "2026-10-16T10:33:09Z")
Hello Google AI team, I am trying to connect to the Gemini Live API using the model gemini-3.1-flash-live-preview, but my project repeatedly receives this error: 1008: Your project has been denied access. Please contac… --- ## [Request for manual review — Project Restricted / Billing Tier Unavailable (Free tier)](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/request-for-manual-review-project-restricted-billing-tier-unavailable-free-tier/189824)
**Author:** [@Sol1](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Sol1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/request-for-manual-review-project-restricted-billing-tier-unavailable-free-tier/189824 "2026-10-16T10:27:19Z")
Hello Google Gemini API Team, I am requesting a manual review of my Gemini API access. My project was flagged and now shows Restricted / Billing Tier Unavailable, and I would like to restore Free Tier access. Project n… --- ## [Verified company, production paused at Tier 1 $250 cap, Tier 2 not applied, $738 in credits unusable](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/verified-company-production-paused-at-tier-1-250-cap-tier-2-not-applied-738-in-credits-unusable/189952)
**Author:** [@Chatari\_Admin](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Chatari_Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/verified-company-production-paused-at-tier-1-250-cap-tier-2-not-applied-738-in-credits-unusable/189952 "2026-10-16T10:16:12Z")
We are Chatari Inc., a verified company running a production phone and text assistant. Our Gemini API billing account has been paused at the Paid Tier 1 $250 billing account cap since October 11, 2026. Every request retu… --- ## [Vertex AI voice design (gemini-3.8-flash-tts) — voice\_creations quota is 0, no row in console](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/vertex-ai-voice-design-gemini-3-8-flash-tts-voice-creations-quota-is-0-no-row-in-console/188644)
**Author:** [@OLLZE\_admin](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/OLLZE_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/vertex-ai-voice-design-gemini-3-8-flash-tts-voice-creations-quota-is-0-no-row-in-console/188644 "2026-10-16T09:58:40Z")
Hi, I'm building a Korean English-learning service (OLLZE) and need Voice design on Vertex AI (global, v1beta1, VOICE\_TYPE\_PROMPTED). Every call to POST .../locations/global/voices returns 429 RESOURCE\_EXHAUSTED: "Quota… --- ## [Requesting the Return of Zero Data Retention on Google Vertex](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/requesting-the-return-of-zero-data-retention-on-google-vertex/189351)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Laplace](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Sarah_Laplace)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/requesting-the-return-of-zero-data-retention-on-google-vertex/189351 "2026-10-16T09:54:56Z")
Hello, Previously, Google had offered Gemini inference with Zero Data Retention over Vertex, made available via OpenRouter. Now it seems that instead there is a carveout in which prompts may be logged via a separate “sa… --- ## [Gemini 3.8 TTS voice consistency issue](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-3-8-tts-voice-consistency-issue/186103)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Rossi\_Mel](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Thomas_Rossi_Mel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-3-8-tts-voice-consistency-issue/186103 "2026-10-16T09:46:34Z")
Hello, I’m having a problem with gemini 3.8 TTS generation. I noticed it drifts much less than previous models but it also randomly switches voice tone. I tested without any instruction and a google default voice, crea… --- ## [Veo 3.1 Fast API returns 401 UNAUTHENTICATED while metadata GET returns 200](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/veo-3-1-fast-api-returns-401-unauthenticated-while-metadata-get-returns-200/187739)
**Author:** [@Quang\_Huynh](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Quang_Huynh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/veo-3-1-fast-api-returns-401-unauthenticated-while-metadata-get-returns-200/187739 "2026-10-16T09:45:47Z")
Hello Gemini API team, We are experiencing an authentication issue with Veo 3.1 Fast. Model: veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview Endpoint: POST /v1beta/models/veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview:predictLongRunning Response: HTTP … --- ## [Gemini API rejects Azure MalaysiaWest IP as unsupported location](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-rejects-azure-malaysiawest-ip-as-unsupported-location/184007)
**Author:** [@stevedudu9](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/stevedudu9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-api-rejects-azure-malaysiawest-ip-as-unsupported-location/184007 "2026-10-16T09:39:46Z")
am using the Gemini Developer API from an Azure VM located in the MalaysiaWest region. Malaysia is listed as a supported Gemini API location. Requests from the VM return: HTTP 400 FAILED\_PRECONDITION User location is… --- ## [Policy Clarification: Automated Per-User Gemini API Setup and Free-Tier Usage in a Consumer Application](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/policy-clarification-automated-per-user-gemini-api-setup-and-free-tier-usage-in-a-consumer-application/189936)
**Author:** [@Berat\_Gungor](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Berat_Gungor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/policy-clarification-automated-per-user-gemini-api-setup-and-free-tier-usage-in-a-consumer-application/189936 "2026-10-16T09:34:12Z")
Hello Google Gemini API Team, I am developing a consumer-facing application that allows users to generate AI images. Before implementing our architecture, I would like to confirm whether it complies with Google’s Terms … --- ## [Request for Quota / Rate Limit Increase for AI Studio Applet (ID: 8825f5d3-c393-402a-b022-ac54e4...)](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/request-for-quota-rate-limit-increase-for-ai-studio-applet-id-8825f5d3-c393-402a-b022-ac54e4/187991)
**Author:** [@saba\_kavtaradze](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/saba_kavtaradze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/request-for-quota-rate-limit-increase-for-ai-studio-applet-id-8825f5d3-c393-402a-b022-ac54e4/187991 "2026-10-16T09:32:36Z")
Hello Google AI Studio Support Team, I am encountering a “Rate limit exceeded” (RESOURCE\_EXHAUSTED / 429) error while building and deploying my application on AI Studio. Could you please review and increase the API rat… --- ## [Custom URL m2bf-prices.ai.studio accepted but Domain Mapping not created (Starter Tier)](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/custom-url-m2bf-prices-ai-studio-accepted-but-domain-mapping-not-created-starter-tier/187829)
**Author:** [@Melad\_Takawii](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Melad_Takawii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/custom-url-m2bf-prices-ai-studio-accepted-but-domain-mapping-not-created-starter-tier/187829 "2026-10-16T09:29:01Z")
Hello AI Studio team, I need help with a custom URL issue. Project ID: booming-triumph-jsmzh (Starter Tier) Region: europe-west2 Custom URL I want: m2bf-prices.ai.studio What happened: I previously had an app usin… --- ## [Review guidance for PROHIBITED\_CONTENT in fictional therapist-training evaluations](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/review-guidance-for-prohibited-content-in-fictional-therapist-training-evaluations/187525)
**Author:** [@Alp\_Karaosmanoglu](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Alp_Karaosmanoglu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/review-guidance-for-prohibited-content-in-fictional-therapist-training-evaluations/187525 "2026-10-16T09:17:46Z")
We maintain a therapist-training simulator and are validating fictional educational exercises before a release. Our test cases contain no real patient records or participant conversations. On 7 October 2026, one Greek-l… --- ## [File Search importFile consistently returns 503 "Failed to count tokens" for specific valid files](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/file-search-importfile-consistently-returns-503-failed-to-count-tokens-for-specific-valid-files/186868)
**Author:** [@umaimonfactory\_Famil](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/umaimonfactory_Famil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/file-search-importfile-consistently-returns-503-failed-to-count-tokens-for-specific-valid-files/186868 "2026-10-16T08:14:35Z")
Hello, I am experiencing a reproducible issue with the Gemini API File Search fileSearchStores.importFile operation. The issue occurs when importing specific real-world Knowledge files into an existing File Search Stor… --- ## [Appeal: Inadvertent App Suspension (“App suspended for abuse”) - App ID: 712a54f5-3548-48f9-9b66-486452b409](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/appeal-inadvertent-app-suspension-app-suspended-for-abuse-app-id-712a54f5-3548-48f9-9b66-486452b409/189119)
**Author:** [@Manuel\_Dumont](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Manuel_Dumont)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/appeal-inadvertent-app-suspension-app-suspended-for-abuse-app-id-712a54f5-3548-48f9-9b66-486452b409/189119 "2026-10-16T08:08:58Z")
Dear Google AI Studio and Trust & Safety Team, My Google AI Studio application was suddenly suspended with the message: “App suspended for abuse — This app was suspended for violations of our policies.” I have not rec… --- ## [Manual billing sync request — ₹1,000 Prepay balance funded, stuck on Free Trial / Setup Incomplete](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/manual-billing-sync-request-1-000-prepay-balance-funded-stuck-on-free-trial-setup-incomplete/189914)
**Author:** [@Jeyachandran\_S](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Jeyachandran_S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/manual-billing-sync-request-1-000-prepay-balance-funded-stuck-on-free-trial-setup-incomplete/189914 "2026-10-16T08:03:22Z")
Hi Gemini API Billing Team, My Gemini API project is stuck in the Prepay / Free Trial synchronization bug. I have already added ₹1,000 to my Prepay - AI Studio balance (last ₹500 added on Oct 8, 2026), and it shows ₹1,0… --- ## [Unrefunded VND 630,000 Temporary Card Verification Hold – Google AI Studio](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/unrefunded-vnd-630-000-temporary-card-verification-hold-google-ai-studio/189912)
**Author:** [@Baonb192708](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Baonb192708)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/unrefunded-vnd-630-000-temporary-card-verification-hold-google-ai-studio/189912 "2026-10-16T08:03:14Z")
Hello Google AI Studio / Gemini API Support Team, I am requesting assistance with an unresolved temporary card verification charge associated with Google AI Studio. Transaction details: Date: September 24, 2026, at … --- ## [Request for manual review - App Suspended for Abuse without explanation and for no reason](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/request-for-manual-review-app-suspended-for-abuse-without-explanation-and-for-no-reason/189349)
**Author:** [@Aryeh\_Isaac-Saul](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Aryeh_Isaac-Saul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/request-for-manual-review-app-suspended-for-abuse-without-explanation-and-for-no-reason/189349 "2026-10-16T07:29:46Z")
Hi Google AI Studio team, I am requesting a manual review of my project, which was suspended without any clear reason. The project was suspended with the following message: “App suspended for abuse. This app was suspe… --- ## [Manual Billing Sync Request: Prepayment required despite active prepay balance (billing)](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/manual-billing-sync-request-prepayment-required-despite-active-prepay-balance-billing/189898)
**Author:** [@rur](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/rur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 7:14am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/manual-billing-sync-request-prepayment-required-despite-active-prepay-balance-billing/189898 "2026-10-16T07:14:27Z")
Hi team, I made a payment and my prepay balance is successfully funded, but my API key remains stuck in the “Free Trial / Prepayment required” tier. Could you please manually sync my account? Here are my details: Bil… --- ## [generateContent structured JSON MIME contract conflict and bare HTTP400](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/generatecontent-structured-json-mime-contract-conflict-and-bare-http400/188396)
**Author:** [@Bruno\_Gouveia](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Bruno_Gouveia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/generatecontent-structured-json-mime-contract-conflict-and-bare-http400/188396 "2026-10-16T07:08:12Z")
I am using the Gemini Developer API v1beta with gemini-3.8-flash on an existing free-tier project. models.get and countTokens succeed; a text-only generateContent request returned HTTP400 INVALID\_ARGUMENT without usable … [Next page](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/c/gemini-api/4.md?page=1)