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This session cannot do that

Error code insufficient_scope
Account and sign-in

This session cannot do that

insufficient_scope

You are signed in, but this session or token does not include permission for the action.

HTTP 403·Account and sign-in

What it means

What happened

You are signed in, but this session or token does not include permission for the action.

Why

Why it might have happened

  • An API token may not have the needed permission.
  • A limited session may be trying to create or manage pastes.
Next steps

What you can try

  1. Sign in again from the website.
  2. If using an API token, create one with the needed permission.
  3. Try the action again after updating the token or session.
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