Fix: ChatGPT Authorization Error Accessing Plugins

Reinstall the problematic plugins and try again

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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By now, we have all accustomed ourselves to the variousAI softwareavailable and have even gotten comfortable enough to add plugins. However,users have taken to community platformscomplaining of theAuthorization error accessing pluginserror.

As of this morning when I try to use GPT4, with plugins – I receive the following error ! Authorization error accessing plugins and nothing can be processed.

Plugins come in handy when you want to add functionality, so you can imagine what a breeze it is to have the two programs working together. So what can you do when you encounter such an error? Here’s how to go about it.

Why are GPT plugins not working?

If you’ve recently enabledChatGPT browser extensions, you know just how efficient and effective they are when it comes to getting work done easily and faster. However, this efficiency may be short-lived when you discover you cannot process anything.

If you only have one plugin enabled, you can conclude it is the cause of the issue, but with several extensions, it will have to be a guessing game to find out the culprit. So why are your GPT plugins not working? Below are some possible causes:

I’m having the exact same problem with ScholarAI. If that plugin is active, then I get the error “Authorization error accessing plugins” regardless of what I ask ChatGPT.

How can I fix the Authorization error accessing plugins?

We recommend the following fixes before trying out any technical troubleshooting:

1. Clear browser cache and cookies

2. Uninstall and reinstall the ChatGPT plugin

ScholarAIandchatwithPDFare the most common plugins experiencing theAuthorization error accessing pluginsissue.

3. Disable VPN

If you’re in a location where ChatGPT is restricted, you will have to enable your VPN and select a different location that allows you to access the service.

Hopefully, you have been able to resolve theAuthorization error accessing pluginsissue on ChatGPT. If not, you can try a different browser, but if the issue persists, contact ChatGPT customer support.

Luckily, this problem doesn’t affect all ChatGPT plugins, and given the variety of extensions available, you’re bound to find an alternative to the problematic one.

Still on ChatGPT issues, check out what to do when it is experiencing anexceptionally high demand error, or better yet, try out theirChatGPT professional version.

That sums up our article, but if you have any other solution missing from our list, chat with us in the comment section and let us know.

Fix: ChatGPT Authorization Error Accessing Plugins#

Why are GPT plugins not working?#

How can I fix the Authorization error accessing plugins?#

1. Clear browser cache and cookies#

2. Uninstall and reinstall the ChatGPT plugin#

3. Disable VPN#