JSON Query to graphql/query: HTTP error code 401

[keisanng]

Describe the bug
A clear and concise description of what the bug is.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Instaloader Python module
2. Scrape an Instagram page for videos only.

Expected behavior
I expected for the program to function correctly and download the videos.

Error messages and tracebacks
JSON Query to graphql/query: HTTP error code 401

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "DRIVE:\PATH\.venv\Lib\site-packages\instaloader\instaloadercontext.py", line 352, in get_json
    raise ConnectionException("HTTP error code {}.".format(resp.status_code))
instaloader.exceptions.ConnectionException: HTTP error code 401.

Instaloader version
4.9.6

Additional context
It worked for a little bit today after similar behavior yesterday... maybe it's just Instagram cracking down on me?

[keisanng]

#2000 #2001 #2002 are recent issues with the same problem, I think Instagram changed internally; sorry this is all information I can contribute.

[aandergr]

Thanks for reporting. Indeed, this problem has been reported more frequently lately.

The seemingly most effective way to alleviate this is outlined here: https://instaloader.github.io/troubleshooting.html#too-many-requests – especially that restarting or reinstantiating Instaloader within short time should be avoided, to allow the rate controller to throttle requests.

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[frozenpandaman]

Would love to see this fixed, if possible! It seems the suggested "solution" for now is just "wait".

[satoshinotdead]

Would love to see this fixed, if possible! It seems the suggested "solution" for now is just "wait".

I can confirm we can load cookies from browser and everything works like a charm.