---
page_type: error
code: 50301
message: "50301: Programmable Chat: Channel key not provided"
level: ERROR
product: Programmable Chat
---

## Error - 50301

### Programmable Chat: Channel key not provided

#### Possible Causes

- Request does not contain required Channel SID or Channel's Unique Name parameters.

#### Possible Solutions

- Confirm a valid Channel SID or Channel's Unique Name is being passed in request.