Title: JSON Format Error
Last modified: November 20, 2019

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# JSON Format Error

 *  Resolved [voisd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/voisd/)
 * (@voisd)
 * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/setup-json-format-error/)
 * I get the following when attempting to connect Site Kit with my property.
 * > Unable to authenticate Site Kit. Check your client configuration is in the 
   > correct JSON format.
 * I have tried implemented in Incognito mode, as well as with the likes of UpdraftPlus
   deactivated.
 * Suggestions?

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 *  Plugin Support [James Osborne](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jamesosborne/)
 * (@jamesosborne)
 * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/setup-json-format-error/#post-12094686)
 * [@voisd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/voisd/) If you haven’t already updated
   to the latest version of the plugin please do, before attempting setup again.
   If that fails do you have any other WordPress websites on the same web host you
   can check with? There may be a configuration setting or host software impacting
   setup.
 *  [Renee Johnson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/reneesoffice/)
 * (@reneesoffice)
 * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/setup-json-format-error/#post-12134935)
 * [@voisd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/voisd/) I am checking if you had
   further questions about the issue or if it has been resolved? If so, send a reply
   to let me know and I will update your support topic accordingly.
 *  Thread Starter [voisd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/voisd/)
 * (@voisd)
 * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/setup-json-format-error/#post-12143397)
 * [@reneesoffice](https://wordpress.org/support/users/reneesoffice/) I ended up
   removing the plugin as no resolution can be found.
 *  [Renee Johnson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/reneesoffice/)
 * (@reneesoffice)
 * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/setup-json-format-error/#post-12148458)
 * Thanks for the update! Have you seen any errors in the [browser console](https://i.imgur.com/KyLAzgH.png)?
 * In general, it is advised to temporarily disable caching and security plugins
   and measures during setup. See our [documentation](https://sitekit.withgoogle.com/documentation/fix-common-issues/)(
   WordFence’s Firewall can interfere with the setup process in some cases).
 *  Thread Starter [voisd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/voisd/)
 * (@voisd)
 * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/setup-json-format-error/#post-12149236)
 * [@reneesoffice](https://wordpress.org/support/users/reneesoffice/) I reinstalled
   the plugin (as it had previously been removed), went through the verification
   process and despite not disabling any other plugins it has now verified and installed(
   so i don’t know if there has perhaps been a version update to the plugin since
   my original attempt. No clue what has resolved the issue but at least it works
   now 😉 Thanks for your help!
 *  [Renee Johnson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/reneesoffice/)
 * (@reneesoffice)
 * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/setup-json-format-error/#post-12152659)
 * Great to hear that things are resolved for you [@voisd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/voisd/)!
   We’re actively looking into the issue to see why it happens in some cases and
   not. We appreciate your reports! I’ll keep you updated. Thanks!
 *  Moderator [Jan Dembowski](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jdembowski/)
 * (@jdembowski)
 * Forum Moderator and Brute Squad
 * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/setup-json-format-error/#post-12155464)
 * [@superkoryo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/superkoryo/) If you need support
   then per the forum guidelines please start your own topic.
 * [https://wordpress.org/support/forum-user-guide/faq/#i-have-the-same-problem-can-i-just-reply-to-someone-elses-post-with-me-too](https://wordpress.org/support/forum-user-guide/faq/#i-have-the-same-problem-can-i-just-reply-to-someone-elses-post-with-me-too)
 * You can do so here.
 * [https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/google-site-kit/#new-post](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/google-site-kit/#new-post)

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 * Last activity: [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/setup-json-format-error/#post-12155464)
 * Status: resolved