Authentication Failure

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Authentication Failure

DanTheTechMan opened this issue 3 years ago · 92 comments

Hello,

I followed the instructions in the Setup Wiki and I don't believe I missed anything, however I keep getting an Authentication Failure error. Here's a screenshot of the error:

I've already tried moving the OAuth 2.0 JSON credentials file to various different locations on my PC (I'm using a Windows PC), however I keep getting this error. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong or missing something? Please advise. Thanks.

dwnsideup commented 3 years ago

Same

Answer 1 · 2022-03-09T22:57:47.000Z

im getting the same error :(

Answer 2 · 2022-03-10T13:35:44.000Z

same, on a win11 fresh install. i guess its good to know that its not only happening to me ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Answer 3 · 2022-03-10T14:28:32.000Z

Same here on Linux (Ubuntu 20.04)

Answer 4 · 2022-03-11T13:19:48.000Z

Same here on windows 10

Answer 5 · 2022-03-11T15:21:07.000Z

Same error hero. Looking at the dev tools there seems to be no "redirect_uri" on given client_secret.apps.googleusercontent.com.json.
I was able to fix it by going to Cloud Console, credentials, and using "Web client (auto created by Google Service" under OAuth 2.0 client IDs. Just download the .json file and change the "Key file Path" on the app to this new one.
Let me know if there might be any security issues with this 😀.

Answer 6 · 2022-03-11T21:23:22.000Z

I had this error yesterday. Today I tried again and still received the error. On a lark, I redownloaded my key and it worked. The two key files are quite different in content. Not sure what changed, but it might be worth redownloading your key if you are still experiencing this.

Answer 7 · 2022-03-12T00:41:33.000Z

Hmm @Melvin-Abraham documentation of this issue?

Answer 8 · 2022-03-13T07:34:58.000Z

I have also experienced this same exact issue on windows 11, hope it could be fixed soon.

Answer 9 · 2022-03-13T07:47:01.000Z

Download the JSON file again with the steps above. /ping @Melvin-Abraham !!!

Answer 10 · 2022-03-13T12:53:14.000Z

Thank you folks for pointing this out and figuring out a solution 😊. I'll add this soon in the FAQ

Answer 11 · 2022-03-14T02:53:50.000Z

@dwnsideup Try redownlowding your key file

Answer 12 · 2022-03-14T10:51:11.000Z

Same problem,

JSON from https://console.actions.google.com/u/0/project/{YOURPROJECT}/deviceregistration/ doesn't work.
JSON (same Client ID as previous one) from https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/credentials?project={YOURPROJECT} doesn't work.
JSON "Web client (auto created by Google Service)" (different Client ID) from https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/credentials?project={YOURPROJECT} works

But after selecting the Google account and clicking on "Continue", I get a blank page with this error:
Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.
I tried with another Google account, same error.
I tried with another web browser, same error.

EDIT:
Now the JSON from cloud console works (I didn't change any settings, I just redownloaded it), and I get the code (Setting authentication in the app step 10) but I get this error on the software:

Failed to get Tokens
Assistant failed to fetch the tokens from server. Either the auth code is invalid or the rate limit might have exceeded.
Try selecting a different Google Account.
Error: Error getting tokens

I tried with another Google account, same error.
Uing the JSON from Web client ID still shows "Unable to process request due to missing initial state. [...]" error.

Answer 13 · 2022-03-14T12:40:10.000Z

Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.

I got the same error when using Web client (auto created by Google Service) that was suggested by gabrielPaim98. I "fixed" it by deleting the existing client IDs and recreating a new one, waiting a day and then downloading the new JSON and it works now.

I don't know if the waiting affected the results or not but when I downloaded the JSON file directly after creating the client credentials, it didn't work..? I think that this is a problem on Google's end (it says that it has created the credentials but it haven't yet or something like that)

Answer 14 · 2022-03-15T16:54:09.000Z

Still same error today, even with new JSON created:

Failed to get Tokens
Assistant failed to fetch the tokens from server. Either the auth code is invalid or the rate limit might have exceeded.
Try selecting a different Google Account.
Error: Error getting tokens

Answer 15 · 2022-03-16T18:25:42.000Z

Tried with multiple keyfiles, including all recommendations above. Getting Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared. error each time.

Answer 16 · 2022-03-18T13:02:10.000Z

Same error hero. Looking at the dev tools there seems to be no "redirect_uri" on given client_secret.apps.googleusercontent.com.json. I was able to fix it by going to Cloud Console, credentials, and using "Web client (auto created by Google Service" under OAuth 2.0 client IDs. Just download the .json file and change the "Key file Path" on the app to this new one. Let me know if there might be any security issues with this grinning.

thanks

Answer 17 · 2022-03-18T13:21:45.000Z

Also getting errors.

Using the Web Client ID the page doesn't load and this appears: This site can’t be reached localhost refused to connect.

Using the same client ID is the same for everyone Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.

Same issue here

Answer 18 · 2022-03-18T18:42:13.000Z

Also getting errors.

Using the Web Client ID the page doesn't load and this appears: This site can’t be reached localhost refused to connect.

Using the same client ID is the same for everyone Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.

Hi guys, I found something that maybe can solve this
Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared. problem.

So, I was copy this code and paste it into the app. This worked for me but I don't know if it will work perfectly or not.

Answer 19 · 2022-03-18T23:21:45.000Z

Also getting errors.

Using the Web Client ID the page doesn't load and this appears: This site can’t be reached localhost refused to connect.

Using the same client ID is the same for everyone Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.

Hi guys, I found something that maybe can solve this Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared. problem.

So, I was copy this code and paste it into the app. This worked for me but I don't know if it will work perfectly or not.

I would just like to verify that this solution by @afrizalyogi worked for me 100%.

I was having the exact same issue, "Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared."

The token code seems to appear in the url box. By copying the numbers starting after, "code=" and before "&scope", then pasting them in the Unofficial Google Assistant set up where it asks for the code, resulted in a successful authentication.

Also had to follow previous suggestions by others in this thread,

ie. deleting previous created Client IDs under OAuth 2.0 client IDs, creating a new Client ID for OAuth 2.0, publishing the project under OAuth consent screen to where it switches to "In production", deleting the previously downloaded OAuth client .json file and tokens.json file, redownloading the OAuth client .json file, completely exiting Unofficial Google Assistant from the tray, opening the Unofficial Google Assistant, deleting the previous input "Key File Path " and "Saved Tokens Path", setting the ""Key File Path" again with the newly downloaded OAuth client .json file.

(([One other thing that I did, personally, that wasn't mentioned in the instructions when starting out was to create a folder called "Google Assistant" in the C Drive so that all files were nested in that folder; so that it was structured ie. C:\Google Assistant\Google Assistant\ C:\Google Assistant*****.json C:\Google Assistant\tokens.json

Whether this helped are not, I don't know.]))

I hope this can help others get this project working until an update can be made.

Answer 20 · 2022-03-20T23:17:32.000Z

Also getting errors.

Using the Web Client ID the page doesn't load and this appears: This site can’t be reached localhost refused to connect.

Using the same client ID is the same for everyone Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.

Hi guys, I found something that maybe can solve this Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared. problem.

So, I was copy this code and paste it into the app. This worked for me but I don't know if it will work perfectly or not.

I would just like to verify that this solution by @afrizalyogi worked for me 100%.

I was having the exact same issue, "Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared."

The token code seems to appear in the url box. By copying the numbers starting after, "code=" and before "&scope", then pasting them in the Unofficial Google Assistant set up where it asks for the code, resulted in a successful authentication.

Also had to follow previous suggestions by others in this thread,

ie. deleting previous created Client IDs under OAuth 2.0 client IDs, creating a new Client ID for OAuth 2.0, publishing the project under OAuth consent screen to where it switches to "In production", deleting the previously downloaded OAuth client .json file and tokens.json file, redownloading the OAuth client .json file, completely exiting Unofficial Google Assistant from the tray, opening the Unofficial Google Assistant, deleting the previous input "Key File Path " and "Saved Tokens Path", setting the ""Key File Path" again with the newly downloaded OAuth client .json file.

(([One other thing that I did, personally, that wasn't mentioned in the instructions when starting out was to create a folder called "Google Assistant" in the C Drive so that all files were nested in that folder; so that it was structured ie. C:\Google Assistant\Google Assistant\ C:\Google Assistant*****.json C:\Google Assistant\tokens.json

Whether this helped are not, I don't know.]))

I hope this can help others get this project working until an update can be made.

This, and the quoted reply worked. Thanks!

Answer 21 · 2022-03-24T20:47:45.000Z

@afrizalyogi I hope you have either modified that token and/or rotated the credentials 😜 (not sure if tokens can be used multiple times, but typically not good security practice to share them in the clear)

Answer 22 · 2022-03-24T21:06:48.000Z

No, I used Issue #671 and a few of the comments showed it. Thanks anyway 😁

Answer 23 · 2022-03-25T10:52:37.000Z

so no fixes yet? 😿

Answer 24 · 2022-03-25T11:12:39.000Z

Try redownloading the key

Answer 25 · 2022-03-25T11:26:53.000Z

Try redownloading the key

Tried still didn't work..😿

Answer 26 · 2022-03-25T22:36:12.000Z

same issue doesn't work

Answer 27 · 2022-03-28T13:45:27.000Z

Same problem. Solution not found yet?

Answer 28 · 2022-03-28T13:49:51.000Z

I guess it's this: #671 (comment)

Answer 29 · 2022-03-28T14:01:52.000Z

I have a token, but Google Assistant gives me an error "Authentication Failure
The Key file provided is not valid. Make sure the file is of the form "client_secret_<your_id>.apps.googleusercontent.com.json"
Error: Invalid Key file" and I don't know how to solve it

Answer 30 · 2022-03-28T16:31:21.000Z

Try redownloading it. If I am not wrong, in the issue chat history, the community found a method to get a new client secret JSON file with a different content. So try that, and if anything goes wrong, I'll help early in the morning IST :)

Answer 31 · 2022-03-28T16:37:47.000Z

@afrizalyogi I hope you have either modified that token and/or rotated the credentials 😜 (not sure if tokens can be used multiple times, but typically not good security practice to share them in the clear)

I used a testing account to do this test without using my real account (for security purposes). But anyway, thanks for your advice @tmack8001, I'll pay more attention to what I share next time 😁.

Answer 32 · 2022-03-29T03:21:25.000Z

Попробуйте перезагрузить его. Если я не ошибаюсь, в истории чата проблемы сообщество нашло способ получить новый JSON-файл секрета клиента с другим содержимым. Так что попробуйте, и если что-то пойдет не так, я помогу рано утром по IST :)

I created a new token and received the token on another account. Nothing helps. Did everything according to the guide.Maybe you need to change something in the code?

Answer 33 · 2022-03-31T04:31:14.000Z

I am struggling with this issue too. It keeps giving this same error. Followed all the instructions. Anyone get a fix>?

Answer 34 · 2022-04-01T15:07:52.000Z

The same problem, redownloading file don't help.

Answer 35 · 2022-04-04T02:15:29.000Z

The same problem. Redownloading file, others possible fixes doesn't work... Nothing... I'm going to wait a solution or a fix for this problem...

Answer 36 · 2022-04-04T12:26:23.000Z

I fixed it by going to credentials and clicking the download button at the end of Web client (auto created by Google Service)

and using those as the key credentials instead. NOTE: You need to click

to get the key file!
When I got the error:
Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.
I Just copied the code in the address bar in between /__/auth/handler?code= and &scope=https://www.googleapis.com/auth/assistant-sdk-prototype.

Answer 37 · 2022-04-06T22:53:16.000Z

I fixed it by going to credentials and clicking the download button at the end of Web client (auto created by Google Service) and using those as the key credentials instead. NOTE: You need to click to get the key file! When I got the error: Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared. I Just copied the code in the address bar in between /__/auth/handler?code= and &scope=https://www.googleapis.com/auth/assistant-sdk-prototype.

Worked for me!!!

Answer 38 · 2022-04-06T23:11:35.000Z

sorry, I don't understand... Where the code you mention appears?

Answer 39 · 2022-04-07T11:19:19.000Z

In the address bar, when it throws the error Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared., you copy the bit in between /__/auth/handler?code= and &scope=https://www.googleapis.com/auth/assistant-sdk-prototype. Here is an example: in the URL https://XXXX-XXXX.firebaseapp.com/__/auth/handler?code=4/72HDHD7EH293-SOIDJKD3_0OJxLykAwYPsK1ruMJWDJODJNJF_2GEZ8z9BoM4Qg&scope=https://www.googleapis.com/auth/assistant-sdk-prototype you would copy 4/72HDHD7EH293-SOIDJKD3_0OJxLykAwYPsK1ruMJWDJODJNJF_2GEZ8z9BoM4Qg and use that as the code/token that it asks for.

You do this instead for the URL in your address bar. Hope this helps!

Answer 40 · 2022-04-11T02:57:03.000Z

In the address bar, when it throws the error Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared., you copy the bit in between /__/auth/handler?code= and &scope=https://www.googleapis.com/auth/assistant-sdk-prototype. Here is an example: in the URL https://XXXX-XXXX.firebaseapp.com/__/auth/handler?code=4/72HDHD7EH293-SOIDJKD3_0OJxLykAwYPsK1ruMJWDJODJNJF_2GEZ8z9BoM4Qg&scope=https://www.googleapis.com/auth/assistant-sdk-prototype you would copy 4/72HDHD7EH293-SOIDJKD3_0OJxLykAwYPsK1ruMJWDJODJNJF_2GEZ8z9BoM4Qg and use that as the code/token that it asks for.

You do this instead for the URL in your address bar. Hope this helps!

This worked for me

Answer 41 · 2022-04-11T04:02:56.000Z

Thanks it works for me.

To navigate to the Download JSON button, it's the rightmost icon in Google Cloud Platform, API & Services, Credentials page.

Importantly, download from the credential "Web client (auto generated by Google service)".

For the sessionStorage error, v-mod has clearly explained the solution in the post above.

Answer 42 · 2022-04-12T08:53:36.000Z

Problem seems to be related to the unfound redirect_uris property not found in the key file, at line 26 in node_modules/google-assistant/components/auth.js

The solution suggested by @gabrielPaim98 worked.

I was able to fix it by going to Cloud Console, credentials, and using (downloading) "Web client (auto created by Google Service)" under OAuth 2.0 client IDs section. Just download the .json file and change the "Key file Path" on the app to this new one.

The page he mentioned:

Answer 43 · 2022-04-12T21:20:21.000Z

Sorry, I still don't understand what the solution looks like... I try to get the . JSON of the Web client (auto created by Google Service) in the Console.Cloud.Google but nothing... I also try to put the code they recommend in the URL bar and nothing... I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, if I don't understand what they mean, or I don't know... I just haven't been able to fix the problem

Answer 44 · 2022-04-16T17:40:55.000Z

In the address bar, when it throws the error Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared., you copy the bit in between /__/auth/handler?code= and &scope=https://www.googleapis.com/auth/assistant-sdk-prototype. Here is an example: in the URL https://XXXX-XXXX.firebaseapp.com/__/auth/handler?code=4/72HDHD7EH293-SOIDJKD3_0OJxLykAwYPsK1ruMJWDJODJNJF_2GEZ8z9BoM4Qg&scope=https://www.googleapis.com/auth/assistant-sdk-prototype you would copy 4/72HDHD7EH293-SOIDJKD3_0OJxLykAwYPsK1ruMJWDJODJNJF_2GEZ8z9BoM4Qg and use that as the code/token that it asks for.

You do this instead for the URL in your address bar. Hope this helps!

That code doesn't work with me... I've tried the client ID that gives the Google Console, and several others but none works. I don't know if I'm doing it totally wrong, or if it doesn't work on its own. I'm going to leave some screenshots of this...

Answer 45 · 2022-04-16T17:41:27.000Z

JuanGallo132 commented 3 years ago

Answer 46 · 2022-04-16T17:42:04.000Z

No code has served me, neither the examples they give in this forum, nor in those that the Google Console gives me...

Answer 47 · 2022-04-17T03:42:20.000Z

I really hate to be the guy, but the instructions listing 20% of the steps at best are not helpful. After 60 minutes following link after link of 'this is the solution', I am still no closer. That being said, I did manage to get this working on a prior key, but having created a new project, I can no longer find the correct set of instructions.

Please, someone write actual step by step instructions

Answer 48 · 2022-04-19T06:30:31.000Z

Ok, that's what I do to solve the problem:

Download the JSON file from Web client credential from [Google API & Services > Credentials] page and use it as the Key File in the client.

When the client ask you for the code and you get the error "Unable to process request due to missing initial state [....]" in the browser, just copy from the url bar the code under the "code" GET parameter. That is the code you must paste in the client.

Answer 49 · 2022-04-20T04:48:11.000Z

Still same problem for me, I always get this error when I enter the code:

I created new project, waited few days, still same error, it is endless...

Edit:
Found a solution for my problem, I deleted the folder of the app's files (path: "%appdata%/Google Assistant"), and tried again and it worked (by copying the code in the URL as said above).

Answer 50 · 2022-04-20T19:07:02.000Z

I was able to fix this by creating a new OAuth Client, and downloading the key from that (rather than using the Web Client key).

Answer 51 · 2022-04-21T15:44:32.000Z

I had this error yesterday. Today I tried again and still received the error. On a lark, I redownloaded my key and it worked. The two key files are quite different in content. Not sure what changed, but it might be worth redownloading your key if you are still experiencing this.

i tried but not working

Answer 52 · 2022-04-21T15:46:22.000Z

znoob's help fixed it

Answer 53 · 2022-04-21T15:47:09.000Z

next time it doesnt work

Answer 54 · 2022-04-29T14:39:16.000Z

Hello,

I followed the instructions in the Setup Wiki and I don't believe I missed anything, however I keep getting an Authentication Failure error. Here's a screenshot of the error: I've already tried moving the OAuth 2.0 JSON credentials file to various different locations on my PC (I'm using a Windows PC), however I keep getting this error. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong or missing something? Please advise. Thanks.

Same problem. Any solution?

Answer 55 · 2022-04-29T14:46:49.000Z

Also getting errors.

Using the Web Client ID the page doesn't load and this appears: This site can’t be reached localhost refused to connect.

Using the same client ID is the same for everyone Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.

Hi guys, I found something that maybe can solve this Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared. problem.

So, I was copy this code and paste it into the app. This worked for me but I don't know if it will work perfectly or not.

it worked for me.. Thanks buddy..

Answer 56 · 2022-05-02T02:08:11.000Z

Hello,
I followed the instructions in the Setup Wiki and I don't believe I missed anything, however I keep getting an Authentication Failure error. Here's a screenshot of the error: I've already tried moving the OAuth 2.0 JSON credentials file to various different locations on my PC (I'm using a Windows PC), however I keep getting this error. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong or missing something? Please advise. Thanks.

Same problem. Any solution?

@X-KRYPTONITE-X Check the following solution by etatus. It works.....

Download the JSON file from Web client credential from [Google API & Services > Credentials] page and use it as the Key File in the client.

When the client ask you for the code and you get the error "Unable to process request due to missing initial state [....]" in the browser, just copy from the url bar the code under the "code" GET parameter. That is the code you must paste in the client.

Hope this helps...... 😊

Answer 57 · 2022-05-05T00:11:20.000Z

Out of everything before your post, nothing worked. Your fix however, WORKED! Many thanks my friend!

Answer 58 · 2022-05-06T03:12:06.000Z

Out of everything before your post, nothing worked. Your fix however, WORKED! Many thanks my friend!

@paulsybrandy

Happy to know that my fix worked for you, buddy!!

Answer 59 · 2022-05-07T11:23:46.000Z

Also getting errors.

Using the Web Client ID the page doesn't load and this appears: This site can’t be reached localhost refused to connect.

Using the same client ID is the same for everyone Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.

Hi guys, I found something that maybe can solve this Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared. problem.

So, I was copy this code and paste it into the app. This worked for me but I don't know if it will work perfectly or not.

Thank you so much for the help!

Answer 60 · 2022-05-18T10:26:45.000Z

Ok, that's what I do to solve the problem:

Download the JSON file from Web client credential from [Google API & Services > Credentials] page and use it as the Key File in the client.

When the client ask you for the code and you get the error "Unable to process request due to missing initial state [....]" in the browser, just copy from the url bar the code under the "code" GET parameter. That is the code you must paste in the client.

thanks

Answer 61 · 2022-05-23T15:43:48.000Z

What is the status on this issue?

Answer 62 · 2022-05-31T21:39:35.000Z

I had that issue too, worked redownloading from console.
"token_uri":"https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token" and extra "redirect_uris":["http://localhost"] is only difference

Answer 63 · 2022-06-14T19:24:49.000Z

@sumeshir26 please help me... I tried re-downloading the .json file but nothing seems to work

Answer 64 · 2022-06-17T13:45:38.000Z

@sumeshir26 please help me... I tried re-downloading the .json file but nothing seems to work

Download the JSON file from Web client credential from [Google API & Services > Credentials] page and use it as the Key File in the client.

Answer 65 · 2022-07-04T08:42:13.000Z

Same error hero. Looking at the dev tools there seems to be no "redirect_uri" on given client_secret.apps.googleusercontent.com.json. I was able to fix it by going to Cloud Console, credentials, and using "Web client (auto created by Google Service" under OAuth 2.0 client IDs. Just download the .json file and change the "Key file Path" on the app to this new one. Let me know if there might be any security issues with this 😀.

Thank you very much, I am following the above steps, but in addition, before arrived in "Credentials" you need to click "API.." menu first then afterward it will send one error, but you may copy the code from variable "code=..." in the POST (HTML) message

Answer 66 · 2022-07-17T02:50:14.000Z

Also getting errors.

Using the Web Client ID the page doesn't load and this appears: This site can’t be reached localhost refused to connect.

Using the same client ID is the same for everyone Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.

Hi guys, I found something that maybe can solve this Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared. problem.

So, I was copy this code and paste it into the app. This worked for me but I don't know if it will work perfectly or not.

freaking legend!!!

Answer 67 · 2022-08-13T06:19:56.000Z

Same error hero. Looking at the dev tools there seems to be no "redirect_uri" on given client_secret.apps.googleusercontent.com.json. I was able to fix it by going to Cloud Console, credentials, and using "Web client (auto created by Google Service" under OAuth 2.0 client IDs. Just download the .json file and change the "Key file Path" on the app to this new one. Let me know if there might be any security issues with this 😀.

I managed to bypass the error in Google Assistant using the Web Client ID, but now when it opens the web browser, and i log in, it throws me to a "something went wrong" window and after that to another page that says "The server cannot process the request because it is malformed. It should not be retried. That’s all we know."

Any advice on how to fix it?

Answer 68 · 2022-08-20T01:12:29.000Z

Im getting the same error something went wrong

Answer 69 · 2022-08-27T23:14:32.000Z

yes Found the solution here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPL-jLOcZvs

Answer 70 · 2022-08-28T13:28:43.000Z

Same error hero. Looking at the dev tools there seems to be no "redirect_uri" on given client_secret.apps.googleusercontent.com.json. I was able to fix it by going to Cloud Console, credentials, and using "Web client (auto created by Google Service" under OAuth 2.0 client IDs. Just download the .json file and change the "Key file Path" on the app to this new one. Let me know if there might be any security issues with this grinning.

THANK YOU SO MUCH

Answer 71 · 2022-09-15T20:33:36.000Z

im getting the same error

Answer 72 · 2022-09-16T12:34:16.000Z

@gamer564q instead of its not working, check the comments that got a fix, this makes it hard for us to trace commented fixes.

@Melvin-Abraham can you convert this to a discussion if at all possible?

Answer 73 · 2022-11-16T03:07:06.000Z

yes Found the solution here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPL-jLOcZvs

Gracias...

Answer 74 · 2022-11-16T18:22:36.000Z

yes Found the solution here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPL-jLOcZvs

Worked for me, thanks

Answer 75 · 2023-01-01T11:17:24.000Z

Addressed this issue in version v1.1.0. Also refer Configure Credentials Guide. This issue was added in FAQ as well

Answer 76 · 2023-01-01T11:17:32.000Z

Closing as resolved

Answer 77 · 2023-01-13T08:39:34.000Z

it says
when i do this

Answer 78 · 2023-06-02T01:32:39.000Z

Please update the guide considering this and not only FAQ! It's part of the flow currently, the default path, not a alternative one.

Answer 79 · 2023-06-18T14:28:52.000Z

Same error hero. Looking at the dev tools there seems to be no "redirect_uri" on given client_secret.apps.googleusercontent.com.json. I was able to fix it by going to Cloud Console, credentials, and using "Web client (auto created by Google Service" under OAuth 2.0 client IDs. Just download the .json file and change the "Key file Path" on the app to this new one. Let me know if there might be any security issues with this 😀.

Thank you sir!

Answer 80 · 2023-06-18T14:30:56.000Z

Also getting errors.

Using the Web Client ID the page doesn't load and this appears: This site can’t be reached localhost refused to connect.

Using the same client ID is the same for everyone Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared.

Hi guys, I found something that maybe can solve this Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared. problem.
So, I was copy this code and paste it into the app. This worked for me but I don't know if it will work perfectly or not.

I would just like to verify that this solution by @afrizalyogi worked for me 100%.
I was having the exact same issue, "Unable to process request due to missing initial state. This may happen if browser sessionStorage is inaccessible or accidentally cleared."
The token code seems to appear in the url box. By copying the numbers starting after, "code=" and before "&scope", then pasting them in the Unofficial Google Assistant set up where it asks for the code, resulted in a successful authentication.
Also had to follow previous suggestions by others in this thread,
ie. deleting previous created Client IDs under OAuth 2.0 client IDs, creating a new Client ID for OAuth 2.0, publishing the project under OAuth consent screen to where it switches to "In production", deleting the previously downloaded OAuth client .json file and tokens.json file, redownloading the OAuth client .json file, completely exiting Unofficial Google Assistant from the tray, opening the Unofficial Google Assistant, deleting the previous input "Key File Path " and "Saved Tokens Path", setting the ""Key File Path" again with the newly downloaded OAuth client .json file.
(([One other thing that I did, personally, that wasn't mentioned in the instructions when starting out was to create a folder called "Google Assistant" in the C Drive so that all files were nested in that folder; so that it was structured ie. C:\Google Assistant\Google Assistant\ C:\Google Assistant*****.json C:\Google Assistant\tokens.json
Whether this helped are not, I don't know.]))
I hope this can help others get this project working until an update can be made.

This, and the quoted reply worked. Thanks!

So grateful for people like you!

Answer 81 · 2023-06-26T17:00:32.000Z

Help what to do about this

Error: Getting metadata from plugin failed with error: No access, refresh token, API key or refresh handler callback is set.

Answer 82 · 2023-07-03T12:01:07.000Z

yes Found the solution here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPL-jLOcZvs

@dash-1-1 have you tried this?

Answer 83 · 2023-08-16T18:52:52.000Z

Same error hero. Looking at the dev tools there seems to be no "redirect_uri" on given client_secret.apps.googleusercontent.com.json. I was able to fix it by going to Cloud Console, credentials, and using "Web client (auto created by Google Service" under OAuth 2.0 client IDs. Just download the .json file and change the "Key file Path" on the app to this new one. Let me know if there might be any security issues with this 😀.

I managed to bypass the error in Google Assistant using the Web Client ID, but now when it opens the web browser, and i log in, it throws me to a "something went wrong" window and after that to another page that says "The server cannot process the request because it is malformed. It should not be retried. That’s all we know."

Any advice on how to fix it?

If you're still looking for an answer to this, I had the same thing occurring when I used a 3rd party tool to pick a browser when links are clicked (Browser Chooser 2) set as default browser.

Changing Chrome to be default browser (temporarily) in my OS (Win11) ended this exact issue so I could fix the main issue with the tokens as well.

Answer 84 · 2023-10-05T18:38:57.000Z

help me i face failed to get tokens

Answer 85 · 2024-02-15T07:29:48.000Z

I dont have "Web client (auto created by google)" what do i do

Answer 86 · 2024-04-14T10:21:41.000Z

I dont have "Web client (auto created by google)" what do i do

I have the same issue.

Answer 87 · 2024-05-02T13:05:49.000Z

I dont have "Web client (auto created by google)" what do i do

hey did you got the fix for this

Answer 88 · 2024-05-02T13:14:33.000Z

Hello,

I followed the instructions in the Setup Wiki and I don't believe I missed anything, however I keep getting an Authentication Failure error. Here's a screenshot of the error: I've already tried moving the OAuth 2.0 JSON credentials file to various different locations on my PC (I'm using a Windows PC), however I keep getting this error. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong or missing something? Please advise. Thanks.

did you got fix for this ?

Answer 89 · 2024-05-02T13:47:11.000Z

I dont have "Web client (auto created by google)" what do i do

hey did you got the fix for this

I followed this guide and resolved it.

Answer 90 · 2024-05-07T15:41:05.000Z

Okay, that guide solved it, but it was just a normal setup guide! So, the setup guide still works! Note that you don't necessarily download the OAuth JSON from the Actions Console; the GCP project connected to it has a better and proper(working) OAuth JSON, so follow that video, but rather download from the GCP Console. That ought to work. Now, we must find a loophole for Personal Results.

Answer 91 · 2024-08-01T15:35:13.000Z

I had this error yesterday. Today I tried again and still received the error. On a lark, I redownloaded my key and it worked. The two key files are quite different in content. Not sure what changed, but it might be worth redownloading your key if you are still experiencing this.

This worked for me too, kinda. I had to create a new secret, delete the old one, download the json again and this time it worked