Issue Accessing Google Gemini 2.5: API Key Connection Error

Sandra W. · 2025-05-28T08:15:39.382Z

Hi, I'm currently experiencing an issue accessing Google Gemini 2.5. I’ve successfully configured the HTTP/API setup, and I'm receiving a proper response with a 200 status code. However, when I attempt to make a connection with Gemini 2.5 using the API Key through the standard *connection structure*, I encounter an error (see below). I’m not sure what's causing the problem, as the direct HTTP call seems to be working fine. Could you please assist me with this? Clay Table :

Issue Accessing Google Gemini 2.5: API Key Connection Error | Clay

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Based on your description, you're experiencing an API key validation issue with Google Gemini 2.5. While your direct HTTP call works (200 status code), the standard connection structure is failing. This typically happens when: 1. The API key might be correct but lacks proper permissions for the specific Gemini endpoint you're trying to access 2. There could be a mismatch between the API key format expected by the standard connection versus the HTTP/API method To troubleshoot this issue, could you please copy and paste the JSON response or error message you're receiving into the chat? This would help me identify the specific problem with your connection structure. Also, verify that you're using the correct API documentation (https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs) as reference for your connection setup.
Sources: Gemini: Generate text with Google Gemini Apollo.io integration overview | Documentation | Clay University Google Gemini x Clay integration | Clay.com
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Hey Sandra, Sorry about this—looks like we’re dealing with a bug on our end. I’ve passed it along to our engineering team and we’ll follow up as soon as we have more details. For now, using the HTTP API directly is the best workaround. Let me know if you have more questions.
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Sandra W.
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Hey, do we have some updates in this case? 🙏
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Hello Sandra! Thanks for reaching out! I can currently see that the team is working on the bug and will give me an update soon. Unfortunately I cannot give you a timeline on when it will exactly be fixed but I can try to get you an update next week! Thanks for being super patient while we are working to give you a great customer experience. Have a great weekend!
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Good news! Happy to report that we heard back from the team and this issue should be fixed. Try a quick refresh (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + R) and let us know if the problem has been resolved on your end, or if you still have trouble. Thank you for your patience as we worked on it.
Sandra W.
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thank you ❤️

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Based on your description, you're experiencing an API key validation issue with Google Gemini 2.5. While your direct HTTP call works (200 status code), the standard connection structure is failing. This typically happens when: 1. The API key might be correct but lacks proper permissions for the specific Gemini endpoint you're trying to access 2. There could be a mismatch between the API key format expected by the standard connection versus the HTTP/API method To troubleshoot this issue, could you please copy and paste the JSON response or error message you're receiving into the chat? This would help me identify the specific problem with your connection structure. Also, verify that you're using the correct API documentation (https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs) as reference for your connection setup.
Sources: Gemini: Generate text with Google Gemini Apollo.io integration overview | Documentation | Clay University Google Gemini x Clay integration | Clay.com
Bo (.
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Hey Sandra, Sorry about this—looks like we’re dealing with a bug on our end. I’ve passed it along to our engineering team and we’ll follow up as soon as we have more details. For now, using the HTTP API directly is the best workaround. Let me know if you have more questions.
🙏1
Sandra W.
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Hey, do we have some updates in this case? 🙏
Channeled
APP
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Hello Sandra! Thanks for reaching out! I can currently see that the team is working on the bug and will give me an update soon. Unfortunately I cannot give you a timeline on when it will exactly be fixed but I can try to get you an update next week! Thanks for being super patient while we are working to give you a great customer experience. Have a great weekend!
Channeled
APP
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Good news! Happy to report that we heard back from the team and this issue should be fixed. Try a quick refresh (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + R) and let us know if the problem has been resolved on your end, or if you still have trouble. Thank you for your patience as we worked on it.
Sandra W.
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thank you ❤️