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AuthError "files.content.read" does not match scopes of token
Hey! I have a short python script, connecting and running a few files operation over my dropbox team folder. Up until now I was able to upload and delete files, but since I tried to read files from...
DB-Des
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorHi roberto_arista,
A 'missing_scope' error indicates that while the app is permitted to use that scope, the particular access token you're using to make the API call does not have that scope granted. Also, be aware that just adding a scope to your app via the App Console does not retroactively grant that scope to existing access tokens or refresh tokens.
You mentioned you updated the app and then got a new refresh token, however, to make any API calls that require any updated scopes, you'll need to re-authorize the app to get a new access token (and refresh token, if being used) with the updated scope(s).
I hope this information provides more clarity!
Hey DB-Des, thanks for your answer. I've also re-authorized after setting the new scopes. I guess I need to delete this app and start fresh with a new one.
- DB-Des
Hi roberto_arista,
I'm glad to hear you were able to get this working. Just for future reference, it is not necessary to delete an app and create a new one in order to grant new scopes.
Checking/Unchecking scopes and clicking "Submit" at the bottom of the page should save the updated scopes. After that step's been taken, and the updated scopes confirmed, users can re-authorize the existing app with the updated scopes.
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