Message from server: Forbidden. Check in YouTube if the id

I got this from the code and tinkering, it works for me:

identify_by=”channelid”

cheers!

Thanks @sparky, unfortunately it’s not working for me. It’s showing a lot of videos (but not from my channel ?? )
This is what I’m using
[Youtube_Channel_Gallery identify_by=”UC3qpwTl7DiQGKffIX_sHHqg” maxitems=”16″ thumb_columns_phones=”2″ thumb_columns_tablets=”4″ ]

when using short code

[Youtube_Channel_Gallery user=”UniversalPictures” key=”your_Google_API_key” maxitems=”16″ thumb_columns_tablets=”4″ thumb_order=”1″ player_order=”2″]

i get the error below

Error type: “Forbidden”. Error message: “There is a per-IP or per-Referer restriction configured on your API key and the request does not match these restrictions. Please use the Google Developers Console to update your API key configuration if request from this IP or referer should be allowed.” Domain: “usageLimits”. Reason: “ipRefererBlocked”. Location type: “”. Location: “”.

can some one help me?

@pgranclaud: You’re welcome.When using the shortcode, the user option is mandatory. so try user=”UC3qpwTl7DiQGKffIX_sHHqg” instread of identify_by

@l3xus: It’s cleary an issue with your google api key.
Update your pluging, then use the default youtube api key in your shortcode.
If not working, generate a new one key (choose browser instead of server) in your google console. Then, use this new key. Should work.

@kjehiel: i created a new api key and so far it seems to be working.
Thanks

Hi tobi04 and kjehiel, thank you very much for your input. I apologize, I used the wrong example.

this is my channel URL:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmGcNmcJLpglQOlogODbpw

As you can see it shows the string instead of a name. When hovering over the channel name, i get the same string. I know the API is working properly because the shortcode below works when i use another channel name. Also running last version of plugin 2.2.2.

The source code search gave same results, the string on the url as the user name.

[Youtube_Channel_Gallery user=“cannot_find_it“ videowidth=”580″ ratio=”16×9″ theme=”light” color=”white” autoplay=”0″ rel=”0″ showinfo=”0″ maxitems=”4″ thumb_width=”183″ thumb_ratio=”16×9″ thumb_columns_ld=”3″ title=”0″ description=”0″ promotion=”0″ pagination_show=”1″ description_words_number=”0″ link=”1″ key=”API-KEY”]

Many thanks

@elevensuns you’re welcome
Use:
[Youtube_Channel_Gallery user=”UCfmGcNmcJLpglQOlogODbpw” key=”your_Google_API_key” videowidth=”580″ ratio=”16×9″ theme=”light” color=”white” autoplay=”0″ rel=”0″ showinfo=”0″ maxitems=”4″ thumb_width=”183″ thumb_ratio=”16×9″ thumb_columns_ld=”3″ title=”0″ description=”0″ promotion=”0″ pagination_show=”1″ description_words_number=”0″ link=”1″]

Hi kjehiel, still not working. I regenerated the Api Key and cleared and still get this message:

Error type: “Bad Request”. Error message: “Bad Request” Domain: “usageLimits”. Reason: “keyExpired”. Location type: “”. Location: “”.

Check in YouTube if the id UCfmGcNmcJLpglQOlogODbpw belongs to a username. Check the FAQ of the plugin or send error messages to support.

many thanks

this message now

Error type: “Bad Request”. Error message: “Invalid channel.” Domain: “youtube.search”. Reason: “invalidChannelId”. Location type: “parameter”. Location: “channelId”.

Check in YouTube if the id UCfmGcNmcJLpglQOlogODbpw belongs to a username. Check the FAQ of the plugin or send error messages to support.

Try just with this:
[Youtube_Channel_Gallery user=”UCfmGcNmcJLpglQOlogODbpw” key=”your_Google_API_key” maxitems=”16″ thumb_columns_tablets=”4″ thumb_order=”1″ player_order=”2″]

Make sure there is not a space after the user and that your api key is the good one.

Error type: “Bad Request”. Error message: “Bad Request” Domain: “usageLimits”. Reason: “keyExpired”. Location type: “”. Location: “”.

is releated to your key.

many thanks! still getting:

Error type: “Bad Request”. Error message: “Invalid channel.” Domain: “youtube.search”. Reason: “invalidChannelId”. Location type: “parameter”. Location: “channelId”.

Check in YouTube if the id UCfmGcNmcJLpglQOlogODbpw belongs to a username. Check the FAQ of the plugin or send error messages to support.

The Api-key is good, it works with another user name, ufff, sorry for the hassle!

hmm hum,
go in your youtube advanced settings,
you should see user id, and channel id. Try the one with the user id you see there.

ps: there is always a solution :). if it doesnt work, feel free to email at [email protected]
Will be glad to help you trough this.

I just did, no luck, quick question, does it work on your end with that user name: UCfmGcNmcJLpglQOlogODbpw

many thanks!

I didnt try directly with the shortcode, but with a rest call to the youtube v3 api and that username does exist. (Its the exact way the plugin works: it makes a rest call to youtube api).

Here is a snapshot of the result:
https://ctrlv.in/605632

Notice that in the url, there is: user=UCfmGcNmcJLpglQOlogODbpw

Thanks for the reply @kjehiel, I have tried different versions of the short code as well as including the api.

[Youtube_Channel_Gallery user=”RustycrookAuMusic” key=”AIzaSyD2PsketLiXeZiSH5jtB6c1yh-bwUzThm0″ maxitems=”16″ thumb_columns_tablets=”4″ thumb_order=”1″ player_order=”2″]

I get the same error:
/*——
Error type: “Bad Request”. Error message: “Invalid channel.” Domain: “youtube.search”. Reason: “invalidChannelId”. Location type: “parameter”. Location: “channelId”.

Check in YouTube if the id RustycrookAuMusic belongs to a username. Check the FAQ of the plugin or send error messages to support.
——- */

When I click on the link which says “check in youtube” it takes me to
https://www.youtube.com/user/RustycrookAuMusic

although my channel is
https://www.youtube.com/c/RustycrookAuMusic

I have also tried this with the user id code 3qpwTl7DiQGKffIX_sHHqg