Fix CredentialUnavailableError
in Azure API Management
✅ Solution
CredentialUnavailableError often arises when the requested authentication method in DefaultAzureCredential fails because the necessary environment variables, managed identity, or Azure CLI/PowerShell credentials are not configured or accessible. Resolve this by ensuring the expected authentication method is properly set up (e.g., setting AZURE_CLIENT_ID, enabling Managed Identity in Azure, or logging into Azure CLI/PowerShell) and that the application has the required permissions. Also review exclude configurations in DefaultAzureCredentialOptions, ensuring the desired authentication method isn't being unintentionally skipped.
Related Issues
Real GitHub issues where developers encountered this error:
Timeline
Need More Help?
View the full changelog and migration guides for Azure API Management
View Azure API Management Changelog