400 Bad Request

400 Bad Request

A 400 Bad Request error indicates that your API request is malformed or contains invalid parameters. 

Common Causes

  • Type Mismatches: Passing a string value where the API strictly expects an integer or boolean.
  • Malformed Syntax: Invalid formatting in your request URL or body.
  • Missing Required Parameters: Failing to include required fields in your query string.

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Review the specific endpoint's requirements in the API Documentation.
  2. Verify that all passed parameters match their defined data types exactly.
  3. If the issue persists, please contact the Support Team with your exact request payload for assistance.

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