# `STEP_UP_REQUIRED` Re-authentication required

Source: https://checkslip.com/en/problems/step-up-required

- **HTTP status**: `403`
- **Credit**: No credit taken

## Meaning

Sensitive actions (e.g. buying a package, creating an API key) need your password again first, including when the AI assistant acts for you.

## Fix

Enter your password when prompted, then repeat the action within 5 minutes.

## Example response

```
{
  "type": "https://checkslip.com/problems/step-up-required",
  "title": "Re-authentication required",
  "status": 403,
  "code": "STEP_UP_REQUIRED",
  "instance": "01a18600-0000-7000-8000-000000000000"
}
```