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50012
Easy Fix
Discord · Gaming
Permission denied on API request, you lack the required permissions for this action
Quick Answer
Error code 50012 on your Discord Gaming means: Permission denied on API request, you lack the required permissions for this action. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
DISCORD-LINUXDISCORD-MACDISCORD-WINDISCORD-ANDROIDDISCORD-IOSDISCORD-WEB
Likely Causes
  1. You do not have the required role or permissions in the Discord server
  2. A bot is trying to perform an action it does not have permissions for
  3. The channel has specific permission overwrites blocking your action
  4. Your account has been restricted by Discord moderation
How to Fix It
1
Check your role and permissions in the server by asking a server administrator
2
If you are a bot developer, verify the bot has the correct OAuth2 scopes and permissions
3
Ask the server owner to grant you the necessary permissions for the action
4
Check channel-specific permission overwrites that may be restricting your access
5
If your account was restricted, review Discord's Terms of Service and submit an appeal at dis.gd/request
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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