Google.Apis.Requests.RequestError Invalid Credentials

Verify user account status and license permissions to resolve this error.

Last updated: 2025-01-15 Troubleshooting

Error Message

Google API Error

Google.Apis.Requests.RequestError Invalid Credentials [401]
Location: Authorization - header
Reason: authError

This error occurs during various Google Workspace migration operations.

Authentication Failed

🔑
Credentials
Sent to Google
🔒
Google Auth
Validation failed
401
Unauthorized
Invalid credentials

Scenario 1: Free/Busy Operations

Causes

  • Invalid login credentials in the Free/Busy User Login field
  • Expired password or inactive account
  • User lacks valid Google Workspace Calendar access

Solution

Verify the user account is active with valid Google Workspace Calendar permissions. Update the credentials in the connector if the password has changed.

Scenario 2: Google Drive Migration

Causes

  • User lacks valid Google Workspace license for Drive access
  • Drive and Docs app disabled for the user's organizational unit

Solutions

  1. 1. Check user licenses in Google Admin Console - some licenses (like Google Vault alone) don't include Drive
  2. 2. Navigate to Admin → Apps → Google Workspace and confirm "Drive and Docs" is activated for the organization or user's group

General Troubleshooting

Step-by-Step Verification

1

Check Account Status

In Google Admin Console, verify the user account is active and not suspended.

2

Verify License Assignment

Ensure the user has a license that includes the required service (Calendar for Free/Busy, Drive for file migration).

3

Check App Availability

Confirm the required apps (Calendar, Drive) are enabled for the user's organizational unit.

4

Restart Migration

After fixing the issues, restart the migration for affected users.

License Check

Not all Google Workspace licenses include all services. Verify your license tier includes the specific service you're trying to migrate.

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