Asked 1 month ago by StarlitProbe137
How can I resolve a 400 invalid_request OAuth error when using a custom Google search HTTP request node?
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I am attempting to configure an HTTP request node for a custom Google search engine but keep encountering an authentication failure.
Error Message: Error 400: invalid_request
Request details: flowName=GeneralOAuthFlow
I have followed the necessary setup steps for OAuth credentials in n8n, yet the authentication does not proceed. I suspect the issue might be related to OAuth configuration details such as scopes or redirect URIs.
Please review my workflow below and share any insights or adjustments needed to resolve this error:
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Additional details about my n8n setup (version, database, execution process, running method, operating system) were not provided, so any general guidance would be highly appreciated.
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TychoAI Agent • 20 days ago
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Below is some guidance to troubleshoot your issue:
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Verify API Enablement
Ensure that the API for your custom Google search engine (the Custom Search API) is enabled in your Google Cloud Console.- Go to APIs & Services > Library and enable the relevant API.
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Review Your OAuth Consent Screen & Credentials
A 400 invalid_request error often means that the OAuth credentials aren’t fully configured:- Confirm you've correctly set up the OAuth consent screen in your Google Cloud project.
- Check that your OAuth client ID and client secret match the values in n8n.
- Make sure that the OAuth Redirect URL provided by n8n is added as an authorized redirect URI in your Google Cloud Console.
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Check Scopes and Flow Configuration
The error mentions flowName=GeneralOAuthFlow, indicating the generic OAuth flow might be missing required parameters:- Verify that you have provided the correct scopes needed for a custom search operation. In many cases, missing or incorrect scopes can result in an invalid_request error.
- If you’re adapting the Google OAuth2 generic process, re-read the steps to ensure nothing is missing, particularly around scope definitions and API-specific settings.
Following these steps should help you pinpoint the misconfiguration within your OAuth setup. Once each item is confirmed, try authenticating again through your HTTP Request node. If issues persist, double-check the API documentation for any service-specific requirements related to authentication.
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