Could not login: Expecting value: line 1 column 1 (char 0)

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[I] PYINSTALIVE (SCRIPT V4.0.2 - PYTHON V3.8.10) - 10-24-2022 02:57:34 PM
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Checking if the proxy is working.
The proxy is working properly.
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Could not find an existing login session file: XXXXX.dat
A new login session file will be created upon successful login.
Could not login: Expecting value: line 1 column 1 (char 0)
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[I] PYINSTALIVE (SCRIPT V4.0.2 - PYTHON V3.8.10) - 10-24-2022 04:44:50 PM
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PyInstaLive version:        4.0.2
Python version:             3.8.10
FFmpeg framework:           Available
Login session files:        None found
CLI supports color:         Yes

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    password = XXXXX
    download_path = /var/www/download
    download_comments = True
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    cmd_on_ended =
    ffmpeg_path =
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I am getting the "Could not login: Expecting value: line 1 column 1 (char 0)" message since 10-21-2022

Both of these commands do not work.

• pyinstalive -d "instagram"
• pyinstalive --download-following

I have tried different machines and switched IPs but all getting the same result.

Is it because Instagram have changed some parameters or API Endpoint causing the issue?

Thanks.

[energizer91]

I've made a PR for this: #146 You can make this change there and it will start working

[htmlloop]

I've made a PR for this: #146 You can make this change there and it will start working

When I updated the script and run again it shows "[E] Could not login: Ensure your credentials are correct and try again". This may be caused by too much login attempts when the program is broken.

Then I switched IP address and it worked! Thanks!