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endorctl whoami fails with 401: refresh the token or fix the auth mode

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Shows how to fix endorctl whoami fails with 401: refresh the token or fix the auth mode. Use it when you hit this exact problem. Skip it when your error message or symptom looks different.

TL;DR

Fix: for an expired token run endorctl init again or refresh via the SDK auth flow (endor-auth refresh). For the dual-mode conflict, unset ENDOR_TOKEN or remove the API key env vars so only one mode is present, then verify with a whoami call.

Steps

  1. 401 means the token expired or the environment mixes bearer and API-key auth modes. Refresh the token or keep only one credential mode, then retry.

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Published recentlyPublished Oct 4, 2026. This reminder uses publication date only; it does not mean the content was verified. Review again after Apr 2, 2027.

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