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SC_dev4
Explorer | Level 4
3 months ago

incorrect 'restricted_content' error from properties endpoints

I'm attempting to call properties/add, remove and update but I'm getting a content_restricted response. I checked the permission of my app thoroughly, and I do havee metadata.write activateeeed. I ev...
  • Greg-DB's avatar
    3 months ago

    SC_dev4 Здравко is correct; this doesn't indicate a scopes issue. This indicates that your app doesn't have permission to use that template. Note that user file property templates are app-user pair specific. You can't use an access token for one app to access a template that was created with a different app.

     

    You mentioned using both your own app as well as the API Explorer app, which would cause this issue. If you're trying to use a template with your own app, make sure you also created it using your own app.

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