What Could Be Causing HTTP 403 Error During Zoom and Airtable Integration?

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I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to address an issue I’ve been experiencing while integrating Zoom with Airtable.
Overview:
I have developed a function that attempts to retrieve participants from a Zoom meeting. The function works by:

  1. Waiting for a token to propagate.
  2. Using that token, it queries the Zoom API, fetching participants in a paginated manner based on the nextPageToken.
    During the execution of this function, I encountered an HTTP 403 error, indicating that the server understood the request but refused to fulfill it due to insufficient permissions.
    Specifics:
    • I ensure the token propagation delay dynamically, checking every few seconds until a valid token is retrieved.
    • The token is sourced from steps.Generate_Zoom_Token.$return_value.access_token.
    • I make the API requests using Axios and have confirmed that the headers and parameters are set correctly.
    Given that I’m making multiple requests in a loop, I initially suspected rate-limiting from Zoom’s side. However, I’ve taken care to stay within any documented rate limits. Additionally, I’ve ensured that the access token has the necessary permissions (scopes) for the desired operation.
    Since I’m integrating through Airtable, I wanted to check if there’s anything specific on the Airtable end that might be causing this issue or any configurations that I might have overlooked.
    Request:
    Could you please assist in identifying any potential issues on Airtable’s side or provide guidance on resolving this? Your expertise and insights will be invaluable.
    Thank you for your time and assistance.
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I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to address an issue I’ve been experiencing while integrating Zoom with Airtable.
Overview:
I have developed a function that attempts to retrieve participants from a Zoom meeting. The function works by:

  1. Waiting for a token to propagate.
  2. Using that token, it queries the Zoom API, fetching participants in a paginated manner based on the nextPageToken.
    During the execution of this function, I encountered an HTTP 403 error, indicating that the server understood the request but refused to fulfill it due to insufficient permissions.
    Specifics:
    • I ensure the token propagation delay dynamically, checking every few seconds until a valid token is retrieved.
    • The token is sourced from steps.Generate_Zoom_Token.$return_value.access_token.
    • I make the API requests using Axios and have confirmed that the headers and parameters are set correctly.
    Given that I’m making multiple requests in a loop, I initially suspected rate-limiting from Zoom’s side. However, I’ve taken care to stay within any documented rate limits. Additionally, I’ve ensured that the access token has the necessary permissions (scopes) for the desired operation.
    Since I’m integrating through Airtable, I wanted to check if there’s anything specific on the Airtable end that might be causing this issue or any configurations that I might have overlooked.
    Request:
    Could you please assist in identifying any potential issues on Airtable’s side or provide guidance on resolving this? Your expertise and insights will be invaluable.
    Thank you for your time and assistance.
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I understand you’re experiencing an issue with integrating Zoom and Airtable. Based on the information you provided, it seems like the issue is related to the Zoom API rather than Airtable. To help you better, I’d like to suggest using the Pipedream Zoom components to retrieve participants from a Zoom meeting. For example, you can use the List Past Meeting Participants action to fetch participants from a past meeting. To use this action: 1. Search for the Zoom app from the step menu in your Pipedream workflow. 2. Select the List Past Meeting Participants action. 3. Connect your Zoom account. 4. Configure the Meeting ID and any other optional fields. 5. Test the action to ensure it’s working correctly. Once you have the participants’ data, you can use an Airtable action to add the data to your Airtable base. If you still encounter issues or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask.