Error: redis.exceptions.responseerror noauth authentication required

What's Causing This Error

The error message 'redis.exceptions.responseerror noauth authentication required' indicates that the Redis server has not been properly authenticated or authorized to perform the requested operation. This error can occur when a client attempts to execute a Redis command without first authenticating with the server using the AUTH command. Alternatively, this error may also be caused by incorrect authentication credentials being provided during the authentication process.

Solution - Here's How To Resolve It

To resolve the 'redis.exceptions.responseerror noauth authentication required' error, the client should first authenticate itself with the Redis server using the AUTH command. This command takes a single argument, which is the authentication password configured on the server. If the password is correct, the server responds with an OK status, indicating that the client is now authenticated and authorized to perform operations on the Redis database.

If the authentication password is unknown or has been changed, it will need to be reset using the CONFIG SET command or by directly modifying the Redis configuration file. It is important to ensure that the new password is secure and meets any organizational security policies. Additionally, if multiple clients are accessing the same Redis instance, each client should authenticate itself separately to avoid concurrency issues.