gemini-cli - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: Authentication fails with "automated queries" security block during login [2 comments, 3 participants]

I am unable to complete the login process for the Gemini CLI. When initiating the authentication flow, Google's security filter interrupts the request, preventing the OAuth process from completing. The error page states: ".. but your computer or network may be sending automated queries. To protect our users, we can't process your request right now"

TL;DR

The Gemini CLI login process is being blocked by Google's security filter due to suspected automated queries, and a workaround or configuration change may be needed to complete the OAuth process.

Guidance

• Verify that the Gemini CLI is configured to use a user-agent that identifies itself as a legitimate client, rather than a script or automated tool.
• Check the network configuration and ensure that the request is not being proxied or modified in a way that triggers Google's security filter.
• Consider adding a delay between authentication requests to avoid triggering the security filter.
• Review the Gemini CLI documentation to see if there are any recommended settings or workarounds for this issue.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not imply a specific code-related solution.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is unclear, and it may be related to the specific network or environment configuration. Further investigation and experimentation may be needed to determine the root cause and find a reliable solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Implement a delay between authentication requests or modify the user-agent to identify as a legitimate client, as this may help avoid triggering Google's security filter.