Bolt api

CORS Error - Cross-Origin Request Blocked

API requests fail with CORS error: 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin header missing'. The browser blocks requests to a different domain.

Your frontend is on one domain and API on another, or localhost vs deployed URL.

Error Messages You Might See

Access to XMLHttpRequest has been blocked by CORS policy No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header Credentials mode is 'include' but CORS allow-origin is '*'
Access to XMLHttpRequest has been blocked by CORS policyNo 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' headerCredentials mode is 'include' but CORS allow-origin is '*'

Common Causes

  1. API doesn't include CORS headers in response
  2. API allow-origin header doesn't match request origin
  3. Credentials (cookies) sent without proper CORS config
  4. OPTIONS preflight request not handled
  5. Missing wildcard or specific origin in CORS config

How to Fix It

Add CORS headers to API: Response headers { 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin': '*' }

For credentials: 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin': 'https://your-domain.com' (not wildcard)

Include: 'Access-Control-Allow-Credentials': 'true'

Handle OPTIONS: if (request.method === 'OPTIONS') return new Response(null, { headers: corsHeaders })

Use middleware to apply CORS to all routes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use CORS wildcard '*'?

Only for public APIs. For APIs with credentials, specify exact domain

Do I need CORS for same domain?

No, CORS only applies to cross-origin (different domain/port/protocol)

What's a preflight request?

Browser sends OPTIONS request first for certain request types. Server must respond with CORS headers

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