npm ERR! code ENEEDAUTH — need auth This command requires you to be logged in
npm needs credentials (publishing, private packages) but none are configured for that registry.
Exact message you may see
need auth This command requires you to be logged incode ENEEDAUTH
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Meaning
Log in for the right registry/scope, or provide a token in .npmrc.
Common causes
- Not logged in
- Logged in to a different registry
- CI without NPM_TOKEN
⚡ Quick fix
- npm login --registry <url>
- Add the token to .npmrc for the scope
- Set NPM_TOKEN in CI secrets
Detailed fix by platform
npm
npm whoami --registry https://registry.npmjs.org/
How to diagnose
- Registry — Which registry needs auth?
- Recent change — Did it start after a deploy, upgrade, or configuration change? Compare with the last working version.
🔧 Still not fixed?
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- bad auth : Authentication failed MongoDB: MongoServerError: bad auth : Authentication failed (code 8000 / 18)
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Last updated 13 Oct 2026