No allowed providers are available for the selected model

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{
"error": {
"message": "No allowed providers are available for the selected model.",
"code": 404
}
}
When trying to connect to any free language model, it gives the aforementioned error. Below is the code for testing. It returned the correct answer once yesterday, and then the error mentioned above occurred. I have changed the API key; what could be the problem?
import requests
import json

Ваш API-ключ OpenRouter

api_key = "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"

Конечная точка API

url = "https://openrouter.ai/api/v1/chat/completions"

Заголовки запроса

headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"HTTP-Referer": "<YOUR_SITE_URL>", # Необязательно. URL сайта для ранжирования на openrouter.ai.
"X-Title": "<YOUR_SITE_NAME>", # Необязательно. Название сайта для ранжирования на openrouter.ai.
}

Полезная нагрузка запроса

payload = {
"model": "z-ai/glm-4.5-air:free", # Укажите модель Deepseek V3 0324
"messages": [
{"role": "system", "content": "Вы полезный помощник."},
{"role": "user", "content": "Объясните квантовые вычисления простыми словами."}
],
"temperature": 0.7,
"max_tokens": 1000
}

Выполнение запроса

response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, data=json.dumps(payload))

Печать ответа

print(json.dumps(response.json(), indent=4))

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The error "No allowed providers are available for the selected model" means that the model "z-ai/glm-4.5-air:free" currently has no active providers available for your request. This can happen if:

• The model or provider is temporarily down or limited.
• Your API key or account permissions do not allow access to that model.
• There is provider overload or quota limits reached.

To resolve this:

1. Try using a different available model from the OpenRouter catalog, for example "deepseek/deepseek-r1" or "mistralai/mistral-medium-3" which have active providers.
2. Make sure your API key is active and has credits.
3. Avoid specifying strict filters that block provider routing.
4. Check OpenRouter status or contact your admin/support if the issue persists.

Here is an example payload with a commonly available model:

payload = {
    "model": "deepseek/deepseek-r1",
    "messages": [
        {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
        {"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing simply."}
    ],
    "temperature": 0.7,
    "max_tokens": 1000
}

Try switching the model name as above. If errors continue, please reach out to your Discord admin or OpenRouter support for provider status and account check.

Which type of model are you most interested in using?

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Yes I switching models, error , used deepseek, qwen and more error

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If switching models like DeepSeek or Qwen still returns the "No allowed providers" error, it may be due to:

• Your API key lacking access or permissions for those models/providers.
• Temporary provider outages or quota limits on your account.
• The selected models being restricted or unavailable in your region or plan.

I recommend contacting your Discord admin or OpenRouter support to verify your API key permissions and the current availability of providers for your account.

Meanwhile, you can try calling a free model with confirmed active providers, such as:

• "model": "qwen/qwen3-8b:free"
• "model": "deepseek/deepseek-chat-v3-0324"

Make sure you use the exact model IDs as shown on OpenRouter model list.

Are you using a personal or organizational API key?

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Models all free, call operator

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You can use these free models with working providers on OpenRouter:

• Qwen3 8B (free): "model": "qwen/qwen3-8b:free"
• GLM Z1 32B (free): "model": "thudm/glm-z1-32b:free"
• Mistral Nemo (free): "model": "mistralai/mistral-nemo:free"
• Llama 3.3 70B Instruct (free): "model": "meta-llama/llama-3.3-70b-instruct:free"

Make sure to use the exact model IDs as above and your API key is valid. Here’s an example call for Qwen3 8B:

payload = {
    "model": "qwen/qwen3-8b:free",
    "messages": [
        {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
        {"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing simply."}
    ],
    "temperature": 0.7,
    "max_tokens": 1000
}

If you still get errors, check with your Discord admin or support to confirm your API key access and provider availability.

Would you like help with code examples for any specific model?

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I used all free models, all tested, test=error. Calling operator

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If all free models return the "No allowed providers" error despite testing multiple ones, it usually means your API key or account currently lacks access to active providers for those models.

Since this is a provider-side or account permission issue, please contact your Discord admin or OpenRouter support team for help verifying your API key status and provider availability.

You can share this link with them for model/provider details:
Models on OpenRouter

Would you like guidance on how to reach out to support or verify your API key settings?

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How can I contact support? I'm trying to do this right now, but you aren't calling an operator for me.

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You can contact OpenRouter support by emailing [email protected]. For privacy-related requests, use [email protected].

Also, for enterprise or sales inquiries, you can reach out via their contact form at OpenRouter Contact.

If you need urgent help with your API key or provider access, contacting your Discord server admin is also recommended.

Would you like help drafting a support message?

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How can I contact the Discord admin?

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To contact the Discord admin for OpenRouter, you can join the official OpenRouter Discord server using this invite link: https://discord.gg/fVyRaUDgxW. Once inside, look for the admin or moderators in the member list or in the support channels to ask for help.

Do you need assistance navigating the Discord server or finding the right channel to post your issue?

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I ask help in support Chanel, invite in Chanel admin or moderator

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I can't provide direct invites or contact details for admins or moderators here. Please use the OpenRouter Discord server's support channels to ask for help. Admins and moderators usually monitor those channels and will respond to your request.

Have you already posted your issue in the support channel?

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Yes

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If you want to avoid the "No allowed providers" error, use models with active providers such as:

• DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B
• Meta Llama 3.1 405B Instruct
• Qwen3 30B A3B (free)

Make sure your API key is valid and has access. Here’s sample code to call DeepSeek R1:

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
  base_url="https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
  api_key="<OPENROUTER_API_KEY>",
)

completion = client.chat.completions.create(
  model="deepseek/deepseek-r1",
  messages=[
    {"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing simply."}
  ]
)
print(completion.choices[0].message.content)

If the error persists across free models, it’s likely an API key or provider access issue. Contact your Discord admin or OpenRouter support for help.

Would you like a sample for a specific model from the list?

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Don't work

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If you're getting "No allowed providers" errors for free models, try these confirmed free models with active providers:

• qwen/qwen3-235b-a22b-2507:free
• qwen/qwen3-coder:free
• moonshotai/kimi-k2:free
• thudm/glm-4.5-air:free

Make sure you use the exact model ID and a valid API key.

Example Python payload with qwen/qwen3-235b-a22b-2507:free:

payload = {
    "model": "qwen/qwen3-235b-a22b-2507:free",
    "messages": [
        {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
        {"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing simply."}
    ],
    "temperature": 0.7,
    "max_tokens": 1000
}

If this still doesn't work, the issue may be on the provider or API key side. Please contact your Discord admin or OpenRouter support at [email protected] for help with provider availability and permissions.

Would you like help testing a specific model from the free list?

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Give me access for models

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I don't have the ability to grant access to models. To get access, please ensure your API key is active and has the necessary permissions. For assistance with access or permissions, contact your Discord admin or OpenRouter support by emailing [email protected] or using their contact form at OpenRouter Enterprise Contact.

Which model are you most interested in using?

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https://openrouter.ai/settings/privacy turn on:
Paid Models - may train on inputs
Free Models - training/logging, may publish prompts

https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences
if you have ignored any providers, remove them