Reddit API Error ReferenceComplete troubleshooting guide with solutions

Comprehensive reference for Reddit API errors. Find solutions and troubleshoot common integration issues.

10 error codes
4 categories
OAuth2 API

Error Categories

Authentication

2 errors

Rate Limiting

2 errors

Permissions

2 errors

Content

4 errors

All Error Codes

#Authentication

invalid tokenrefresh-token

Reddit access token is invalid. Please reconnect your Reddit account.

Solution:

Your Reddit access token is no longer valid. Reddit tokens expire after 1 hour. Reconnect your account to get a new token with a refresh token for continuous access.

unauthorizedrefresh-token

Reddit access token is invalid. Please reconnect your Reddit account.

Solution:

Authentication failed. This happens when your token expires or is revoked. Go to account settings and reconnect your Reddit account.

#Rate Limiting

rate limitretry

Reddit rate limit reached. Please wait a few minutes before trying again.

Solution:

Reddit has strict rate limits (60 requests per minute). Wait 1-2 minutes before retrying. Implement exponential backoff in your application.

try again laterretry

Reddit rate limit reached. Please wait a few minutes before trying again.

Solution:

You've made too many requests. Reddit limits: 60 requests/minute for authenticated users. Space out your requests and use caching where possible.

#Permissions

not allowed to submituser-error

You are not allowed to post in this subreddit. Please check subreddit rules and your account status.

Solution:

You don't have permission to post in this subreddit. Possible reasons: 1) Account too new, 2) Low karma, 3) Banned from subreddit, 4) Subreddit is private/restricted.

restricteduser-error

You are not allowed to post in this subreddit. Please check subreddit rules and your account status.

Solution:

The subreddit has posting restrictions. Check: 1) Minimum karma requirements, 2) Account age requirements, 3) Approved submitters list, 4) Subreddit rules.

#Content

spamuser-error

Post flagged as spam or removed by Reddit. Please review Reddit's content policy.

Solution:

Reddit's spam filter flagged your content. Avoid: 1) Excessive self-promotion, 2) Repetitive posts, 3) Link spam. Follow Reddit's self-promotion guidelines (10% rule).

removeduser-error

Post flagged as spam or removed by Reddit. Please review Reddit's content policy.

Solution:

Your post was removed by Reddit's filters or moderators. Review the subreddit's rules and Reddit's content policy. Contact subreddit moderators if you believe it's an error.

title requireduser-error

Post title is required or too short. Reddit requires meaningful titles.

Solution:

Reddit requires a title for all posts. Provide a descriptive, meaningful title (minimum 1 character, but should be descriptive).

title too shortuser-error

Post title is required or too short. Reddit requires meaningful titles.

Solution:

Your title is too short or empty. Create a descriptive title that accurately represents your post content. Most subreddits expect titles of at least a few words.

Best Practices

Error Handling

  • Implement token refresh for continuous access
  • Respect rate limits (60 requests/minute)
  • Check subreddit rules before posting
  • Monitor account karma and age requirements

Prevention Tips

  • Build karma before posting in restricted subreddits
  • Follow the 10% self-promotion rule
  • Space out requests to avoid rate limits
  • Read and follow subreddit-specific rules

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