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HTTP: Error 401.1 - Unauthorized: Access is denied due to invalid credentials.

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches the gateway (Cognos Connection). User receives error.

Symptom

HTTP: Error 401.1 - Unauthorized: Access is denied due to invalid credentials.

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Historical Number

1029363

Document Information

More support for:
Cognos Business Intelligence

Software version:
7.4, 8.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
369513

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg21341478

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