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Fixing “Update Failed: Download Failed” Error

Last updated on Jul 7, 2026

If you get the Update Failed: Download Failed (Unauthorized) issue while attempting to update a plugin, it sometimes happens because of the License key error or maybe due to the cache.

How do we resolve the Update Failed: Download Failed (Unauthorized) Issue?

Now, if you want to fix the issue. Follow the steps mentioned below.

Deactivate the license key and the pro version.

Reactivate the plugin and insert the license key again to activate it.

If it still fails, please log into your WPEverest account and check the status of your Plan and license key.

Also, here is the doc to manage the license key: How to Manage your Site License