Why am I receiving a 401 Unauthorized error when submitting a workflow template on n8n.io?

Below is an analysis of your issue based on the error description:

What's Happening

• Error:
  The system returns a "Request failed with status code 401" error when you try to submit a workflow template.

• Console Message:
  The developer console shows:
  "Failed to load resource: the server responded with a status of 401 ()"

• Impact:
  The error occurs regardless of the workflow you try to submit. You've already tried multiple browsers and modes to rule out client-side issues.

What Does a 401 Error Mean?

A 401 status code indicates that the request was not authenticated. This generally means:

• The server did not receive valid authentication credentials.
• There might be an issue with the session or token that the site (in this case, the n8n Creator hub) uses to authorize workflow submissions.
• If the submission endpoint requires additional or updated permissions, the current credentials might not be sufficient.

Troubleshooting Steps

Since you've already:

• Logged in and out,
• Tried different browsers (Brave with/without shields, Chrome),
• Tested in incognito mode,

consider the following next steps:

1. Clear Cache and Cookies:
   Even though you've tried incognito mode, completely purging your browser's cache and cookies can sometimes resolve session-related issues.

2. Verify Account Permissions:
   Ensure that your account is eligible to submit workflow templates. Sometimes, the submission process might be gated behind specific user roles or permissions that could have changed.

3. Check for Service Announcements:
   There might be temporary backend issues or updates on n8n's side that affect the template submission process. Look for any announcements on the n8n community forums or status pages.

4. Contact Support:
   If the issue persists despite clearing cache and verifying your account, reach out to n8n support or the community forums. Provide them with details of what you’ve already tried along with the error messages.

Summary

The 401 error suggests an authentication problem during the workflow submission process. Even though your browsers and login attempts seem correct, it might be due to:

• Expired or invalid session tokens,
• Insufficient permissions on your account,
• Or a temporary server-side issue affecting authentication.

By following the troubleshooting steps above, you should be able to both isolate the problem further and get additional help if needed.