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Error Code: An invalid response was received from the upstream server

Error Code:

"message": "An invalid response was received from the upstream server"

When It Happens:

This error typically appears when attempting to log in, most often through Gmail authentication.


How to Fix It

Step 1: Wait and Retry

This issue is usually caused by a temporary outage on the authentication servers (Google or JanitorAI-side).

There is no need to adjust settings or accounts — this is a temporary issue and usually resolves itself quickly.


Updated on: 25/07/2025

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