Accessing Gated Hugging Face Models

Common Authorization Issues

When you encounter a GatedRepoError while trying to access restricted models like Mistral-7B-v0.1, follow these steps to resolve access issues:

1. Request Access on the Web Interface

  • Visit the model page (e.g., https://huggingface.co/mistralai/Mistral-7B-v0.1)

  • Click "Access repository" or "Request access" button

  • Complete any required forms explaining your use case

  • Important: Make sure to accept all license agreements and terms

2. Ensure Proper CLI Authentication

Log out and log in again with the Hugging Face CLI:

huggingface-cli logout
huggingface-cli login

When prompted, enter a new access token from the Hugging Face website:

  • Go to https://huggingface.co/settings/tokens

  • Create a new token with all necessary permissions

  • Copy and paste the token when prompted during login

3. Clear Cache (If Needed)

If authentication issues persist, try clearing your Hugging Face cache:

# Install required dependencies first
pip install huggingface_hub[cli]

# OR use the disable-tui flag
huggingface-cli delete-cache --disable-tui

In the interactive cache manager:

  • Press to select cache entries to delete

  • Press to confirm your selection

  • Select "None of the following" if you don't want to delete anything

4. Set Up Network Proxy (If Applicable)

If you're behind a firewall, configure proxies:

export HTTPS_PROXY=http://your_proxy:port
export HTTP_PROXY=http://your_proxy:port

5. Check for Service Issues

Visit Hugging Face status page to verify there are no ongoing service disruptions.

6. Consider Alternative Models

If you continue experiencing access issues, consider using alternative open-access models:

  • Llama-2 series

  • Gemma series

  • Phi-2

  • Other open 7B models with similar capabilities

Common Authorization Problems

  • Delayed Authorization: Changes to access permissions can take time to propagate

  • License Agreement Issues: Some models require explicit acceptance of multiple agreements

  • Token Permission Problems: Your token may not have sufficient permissions

  • Account Verification: Some models require verified accounts

  • Geographic Restrictions: Certain models may have regional access limitations

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