# read_only_key

> This key is read-only; it can't trade.

Source: https://tickwire.io/docs/errors/read_only_key/

HTTP 403. Nothing reached the broker.

**Likely cause:** A read-only API key or agent key sent an order.

**What to do:** Use a full key.

**Retry:** No. The same request gets the same answer; change something first.

Listed under [Keys, tokens and permissions](https://tickwire.io/docs/errors/#keys-tokens-and-permissions) in [Errors](https://tickwire.io/docs/errors/). Send the error's `requestId` to support and we can find the request.