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# Bad Request Error

If you get a bad request error this means an API request inside of the bot failed. This can usually be solved with the following steps:

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Check your input, do not use special characters in any option and forms. (For example #, ', ", >, \\, etc)
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If you did not use any special characters, try changing your input to something else. If this works you will need to use another input
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If this did not work, join [our support server](/infinitybot-docs/start-here/get-support.md) and create a bug report in [#bug-reports](https://discord.com/channels/1024287313775304769/1083130600795414628)
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