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  •   about 1 year ago

Urgent - I need to get my API endpoint approved by Reddit.

I developed an API endpoint that I want to use in my reddit app for the submission of this hackathon, but it is being blocked and I went through the reddit forum to try to get it approved, but no response yet. What is the correct contact email to get my API endpoint approved for this hackathon?

I keep getting this error: Error: 7 PERMISSION_DENIED: HTTP request to domain: is not allowed

Thanks in advance,
Jonathan

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    Private user Manager   •   about 1 year ago

    Hi Jonathan, which endpoint are you waiting on?

  •   •   about 1 year ago

    Is there anyway I can share the API endpoint privately? I sent it via a private message to the Devvit subreddit.

  •   •   about 1 year ago

    Yesterday morning, I received a survey to fill out in order to get my API call approved and they said Tuesdays are when they do approvals, but it is still blocked my API call. This has really affected my progress towards the hackathon submission and I am blocked because of this.

  •   •   about 1 year ago

    Just tried again and same issue, as my API call has not been approved by the reddit team. At this point I will have to forfeit my hackathon submission. Still learned a lot at least :)

  •   •   about 1 year ago

    what are you using? see if there is a work around. I had to use a random word API, faced the same issue, so I generated words using AI, made a local file and used it in project.
    in this project I was not able to use CDNs, so downloaded the files and used them in the project directly.
    I hope this helps

  •   •   about 1 year ago

    Hi Jonathan,

    The issue you’re encountering—Error: 7 PERMISSION_DENIED: HTTP request to domain: is not allowed—typically indicates that your API endpoint’s domain isn’t whitelisted for use with Reddit’s API. For a hackathon submission like yours, the recommended way to resolve this is to email Reddit’s developer support team.

    Based on common practice, you should contact them at: api@reddit.com

    When you write your email, be sure to include:

    A clear subject line: For example, “Hackathon API Endpoint Whitelist Request.”

    Detailed Explanation: Outline the purpose of your app, how it fits into your hackathon project, and why you need your endpoint approved.

    Domain and Technical Details: Include the domain name and specify that you’re getting the error regarding the HTTP request restriction.

    Any Additional Context: Mention if there’s a timeline or if there are particular requirements from the hackathon organizers that Reddit might need to know.

    If you still don’t get a response after a reasonable amount of time, you might consider:

    Posting a concise, polite query on the r/RedditDev subreddit for additional visibility.

    Reaching out via Twitter to the Reddit developer or support teams (they’re sometimes more responsive on social platforms).

    Also, as an aside, if you’re ever looking to integrate text-to-speech functionality (maybe as a fun side feature for accessibility or demo purposes), check out this tool: Free TTS tool: https://soundof-text.com/

    I hope this helps get your endpoint approved and your hackathon submission on track! What aspects of your project are you most excited about?

  •   •   about 1 year ago

    Thanks for all the info @Xecore, unfortunately with the submission deadline being end of day tonight, I will not be able to submit in time. I just received a response from the Devvit subreddit that my API has been approved, but I am still getting the same permission denied error.

    This issue has blocked me from getting a lot of progress for my hackathon submission done and with it still not working, I will not be able to submit my project in time.

    @Yash that's a nice workaround, but it won't work for my case. My API endpoint generates images with AI, based on interactions from users dynamically.

    Nonetheless, thank you for your responses.

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