Can't use any gemini model (don't have access)

[solimanbali-omedo]

What happened?

✕ [API Error: [{ "error": { "code": 400, "message": "You don't have access to this model or the model name is invalid", "errors": [ { "message": "You don't have access to this model or the model name is invalid", "domain": "global", "reason": "badRequest" } ], "status": "INVALID_ARGUMENT" } } ]]

What did you expect to happen?

That it works

Client information

• CLI Version: 0.19.1
• Git Commit: 6169ef04b
• Session ID: 7d319bd2-f532-4370-a527-9488d0158bb9
• Operating System: darwin v25.2.1
• Sandbox Environment: no sandbox
• Model Version: auto
• Memory Usage: 249.8 MB

Login information

No response

Anything else we need to know?

I'm a pro workspace user and i can't use gemini on any model on gemini-cli

[gemini-cli[bot]]

Found possible duplicate issues:

• #13630
• #13371

If you believe this is not a duplicate, please remove the status/possible-duplicate label.

[galz10]

Hi @solimanbali-omedo, do you have an individual or enterprise subscription ? also which model are you trying to access gemini 3 ?

[jsrockford]

Same issue. Just started today on my Linux (Ubuntu 24.04) box. Still works in Windows with same account. I've tried removing, deleting installation, removing .gemini/ then reinstalling. same problem. I ran auth and switched to my work account and it works but my personal account only seems to work in Windows now.

[solimanbali-omedo]

Hi, I have an enterprise subscription i think, it's my enterprise account and i'm trying to get access to every model, i've tested with or without the preview access to gemini 3 but at first it was off and it was the same. Not a duplicate from what i can see

[neybar]

I have the same problem. I can't access any models 2.5 or 3. I've installed the latest version (0.19.4). I re-authenticated using "Login with Google" with my personal email with a google account.

[costincaraivan]

Same. gemini-cli 0.19.3 + Google Workspace Business Standard.

Model auto, presumably one of Gemini 2.5 Pro or Flash. I tried selecting both and they both error out.

[XcantloadX]

Same here on Ubuntu 24.04. Google workspace account doesn't work but my personal account works.

[nathanialhenniges]

Same here on macOS

[halink0803]

just install gemini cli today, logged in with my company email which have access to Gemini Pro. Tried to use Gemini Cli and got the error:

✕ [API Error: [{
    "error": {
      "code": 400,
      "message": "You don't have access to this model or the model name is invalid",
      "errors": [
        {
          "message": "You don't have access to this model or the model name is invalid",
          "domain": "global",
          "reason": "badRequest"
        }
      ],
      "status": "INVALID_ARGUMENT"
    }
  }
  ]]

Default option of /model is Auto, which does not work. I changed to other model manually, not working as well.

[eness]

Here is the working solution for me (Google Business Standart - paid user)

Follow the steps below then restart gemini cli and try.

Configuring a Google Cloud Project for Gemini CLI

When signing in with your Google account, Gemini CLI may require you to configure a Google Cloud project. This applies if any of the following conditions are true:

• You are using a Company, School, or Google Workspace account.
• You are using a Gemini Code Assist license from the Google Developer Program.
• You are using a license from a Gemini Code Assist subscription.

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Steps to Configure Gemini CLI for Google Cloud

1. Find Your Google Cloud Project ID

Locate the project ID of the Google Cloud project you want Gemini CLI to use.

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2. Enable the Gemini for Cloud API

Enable the API in your Google Cloud Console so that Gemini CLI can access it.

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3. Configure IAM Access Permissions

Ensure your account has the required IAM roles or permissions for Gemini CLI operations.

• To grant the IAM roles that are required to use Gemini, go to the IAM & Admin page.
• Go to IAM & Admin
• Click Grant access, and then enter the principal name for which you want to give access to Gemini.
• In the Grant access pane, click add Add another role.
• In Assign roles, select Gemini for Google Cloud User.
• Click Add roles and select Service Usage Consumer.
• Click Save.

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4. Set Environment Variables

Configure your environment variables with the project ID. You may find it on header, using the button next to the "Google Cloud" logo or press CTRL + o keys. You will see the project ID on the project picker modal window.

Gemini CLI looks for variables in this order:

1. GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT
2. GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT_ID

Set one of these environment variables to your project ID.

Example: Setting GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT

# Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual Google Cloud project ID
export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"