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name: Registry-ts_unauthorized_ce
title: Why am I getting an `Unauthorized` error when I use Code Engine with Container Registry?
description: You're trying to access IBM Cloud® Container Registry but are getting an `Unauthorized` error.
last-updated: 2025-10-14
---

> ## Documentation Index
> The table of contents for this documentation set is at https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/Registry?format=markdown
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> Use these files to discover more information as needed.

# Why am I getting an `Unauthorized` error when I use Code Engine with Container Registry?
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You're trying to access IBM Cloud® Container Registry but are getting an `Unauthorized` error.
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When you try to access Container Registry, you get the following message. You might see this error message if you're using IBM Cloud Code Engine.
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`Status code 401 Unauthorized`

You are trying to access Container Registry by using IBM Cloud Code Engine and you don't have the correct credentials.
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If you're accessing Container Registry through Code Engine, confirm that Code Engine is using a pull secret with a valid API key. For more information, see [Add registry access to Code Engine](https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/codeengine?topic=codeengine-add-registry&format=markdown#add-registry-access-ce).
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