Accessing Notion Page Data

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1

I’m retrieving a Notion page’s contents via a custom client but receive a 401 unauthorized error. See the updated code sample below:

import requests
from urllib.parse import urljoin

class NotionAPIClient:
    def __init__(self, token):
        self.token = token
        self.base_url = 'https://api.notion.com/v1/'
        self.session = requests.Session()
        self.session.headers.update({
            'Authorization': f'Bearer {self.token}',
            'Content-Type': 'application/json',
            'Notion-Version': '2022-06-28'
        })

    def get_block_children(self, block_identifier):
        endpoint = urljoin(self.base_url, f"blocks/{block_identifier}/children?page_size=50")
        return self.session.post(endpoint)

client = NotionAPIClient('secret_token')
result = client.get_block_children('example_block_id')
print(result.json())
2

try verifying your token perms; i had a similar issue and it turned out my token was misconfigured. also, check if using a GET req might be needed as the docs are not always clear. might be something with the endpint too.

3

In my experience, a 401 error often stems from issues with either the method used or token permission settings. It is important to double-check if the Notion API endpoint really expects a POST request; sometimes retrieval operations should be done using GET. Additionally, examining your token’s permission scopes and ensuring they are correctly configured can be vital. I encountered a similar situation where an outdated token configuration led to the error, so verifying your configuration against the latest API documentation might help resolve the issue. Testing these adjustments can potentially clarify the cause of the unauthorized error.

4

Based on my own troubleshooting, a few factors might be contributing to the 401 error. I encountered a similar issue when I overlooked the importance of using the proper HTTP method according to what the API documentation specified. For data retrieval operations in some cases, using GET instead of POST made a significant difference. In my instance, the API expected a GET request which resolved the error once I adjusted it accordingly. Additionally, it’s worth examining if the token format and privileges strictly adhere to API updates. Verifying these nuances helped me clear the unauthorized error, and it might be beneficial to cross-check token settings and request type again in your case.

5

hey, i faced a similar hiccup. try using a get method and ensure your token permissons are set right. sometimes the endpoint docs can be outdated. maybe check again?

6

From experience, I found that a common source of a 401 error with the Notion API is an issue with page sharing settings. Even when the token seems correct, access may be denied if the page hasn’t been explicitly shared with the integration. In one case, I resolved the problem by ensuring the integration had been granted access within Notion, which is an uncommon step that is easy to overlook. It is also worthwhile to verify that the API version and endpoint used align with the most recent documentation.