Hey everyone, I’m having trouble with my Notion integration. It was working fine until recently, but now the API is rejecting our access tokens. Here’s what’s happening:
When we try to use the API, we get a 401 error saying the token is invalid. This is affecting multiple accounts in our React and Node.js app.
I’ve looked through the Notion docs, but I can’t find clear info on how to refresh tokens. We’re getting the usual response when we first authenticate, with the access token, workspace details, and all that. But there’s no refresh token or instructions on how to get a new access token if the current one expires.
Has anyone dealt with this before? I’d really appreciate any tips on how to handle token refreshing or where to find more detailed docs about it. If you could share an example of how to generate and use refresh tokens, that would be super helpful.
Thanks for any advice you can offer!
I’ve dealt with this Notion API issue before, and it can be tricky. Since Notion doesn’t provide refresh tokens, you’ll need to implement a re-authentication system. In my experience, setting up a timer to re-authenticate about 30 minutes before the token expires works well. I use a server-side cron job for this in my Node.js setup.
Also, make sure you’re storing the token securely - I use encrypted environment variables. One thing to watch out for is rate limiting. If you’re handling multiple accounts, stagger your re-authentication requests to avoid hitting Notion’s API limits.
If you’re still having trouble, double-check your integration settings in Notion. Sometimes, permission changes can cause unexpected authentication failures. Hope this helps you resolve the issue!
I’ve encountered similar issues with Notion API authentication, and it can be frustrating. From my experience, the key is to implement a proactive token refresh strategy. Since Notion doesn’t provide refresh tokens, I’ve found success by setting up a system to re-authenticate before the token expires.
In my React and Node.js app, I implemented a timer that triggers re-authentication about 15 minutes before the expected token expiration. This approach has been reliable in maintaining continuous access to the API.
One thing to watch out for is rate limiting. Make sure you’re not sending too many authentication requests in a short period. I’ve also found it helpful to store the token securely (e.g., in HttpOnly cookies) and implement proper error handling for authentication failures.
If you’re still struggling, you might want to double-check your integration settings in the Notion dashboard. Sometimes, issues can arise from incorrect permissions or outdated integration configurations. Hope this helps!
hey, i’ve had this problem too. it’s a pain! what worked for me was setting up a timer to reauthenticate before the token expires. i use a 45 min timer in my app. also, make sure ur not hitting rate limits when u keep authenticating. hope that helps!