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api request forbidden

  • July 13, 2026
  • 1 reply
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When our application uses tokens to obtain user information:
Get request https://www.strava.com/api/v3/athlete?access_token=xxxx
return
{
    "message": "Forbidden",
    "errors": [
        {
            "resource": "Application",
            "field": "Status",
            "code": "Inactive"
        }
    ]
}
The token is get from https://www.strava.com/oauth/token
it's a valid token

StravaID:23962

please help us

1 reply

Jan_Mantau
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  • Hub Powerhouse
  • July 13, 2026

Since 1st of July you need a regular Strava subscription to access the API. After you obtain one you can reactivate your API access in the API dashboard.