401 ip_not_authorized on Render — works locally, no IP Allow List visible

API
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Hi everyone,

I’m facing a confusing issue with the OpenAI API when deploying on Render, and I wanted to document it clearly in case it helps others.

What’s happening

  • OpenAI API calls work perfectly on local machine

  • The same API key fails on Render

  • Error returned:

    AuthenticationError: 401 Your IP is not authorized to make this request
type: ip_not_authorized

  • Response headers show Cloudflare (cf-ray, server: cloudflare)

What I verified

  • API key is valid and active

  • Billing is enabled

  • Key works locally

  • Environment variables are correctly set on Render

  • DNS workaround (NODE_OPTIONS=--dns-result-order=ipv4first) did not help

  • No visible settings in the dashboard for:

    • IP Allow List

    • Network access

    • Restrict by IP

Important observation

Even though no IP restriction is visible in the UI, the error strongly indicates an organization-level IP restriction / network policy is being enforced.

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Hi @Nik_24

Welcome to the developer community.

I’d recommend checking your IP allowlist settings on:
https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/security/ip-allowlist