> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rockapi.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Errors and Rate Limits

> Troubleshoot authentication errors, insufficient balance, rate limits, and upstream provider failures.

# Errors and Rate Limits

Troubleshoot authentication errors, insufficient balance, rate limits, and upstream provider failures.

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## What this page covers

* The core concepts developers need before using this feature.
* The expected dashboard or API steps.
* Practical examples that can be copied into a local environment.

## Base URL

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https://rockapi.ai/v1
```

## Next steps

* Read the [Quickstart](/quickstart) if this is your first time using Rock API.
* Review [Authentication](/authentication) before sending production requests.
* Compare available options in [Models and Providers](/models-and-providers).