Gemini API showing 403 Error code

Hi, so my API got a 403 error code:
Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'Your project has been denied access. Please contact support.', 'code': 'permission_denied'}}
I don’t think i’ve done anything wrong or abused the API. I got this error message as well. Please help me. I don’t have any money to buy the paid tier. Ty.

Hello @CtrlAltSpace ,
Getting a 403 API error response and / or seeing “Unavailable” next to your project in AI audio indicates a flag has been placed on your account. To proceed:

  1. If you’re on the free tier with no billing attached, you should consider setting up billing. In most cases this is enough to clear any flag on your account. Please note this will mean you lose your free tier quota. You should also see a banner in AI studio prompting you to set up billing.

  2. If you are on a paid tier, check for banners / error callouts in the AI Studio Projects page & the Billing page. Mostly these flags cause visible banners or other errors on these pages with concrete next steps / appeal links. You can also check the email address associated with your project for information on next steps.

Please note this will mean you lose your free tier quota.

Hi, I’m on the free tier, according to your statement above, does it mean that I cannot use the free tier anymore if I set up billing? Also, if there’s a way to remove the 403 without setting up billing, it would be great. Thanks!

Hello @CtrlAltSpace ,

In order to proceed ahead, you would be required to setup a billing account .