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ERR_CRYPTO_INVALID_STATE

crypto invalid state

What does this code mean?

Code ERR_CRYPTO_INVALID_STATE · An issue reported by Node.js.

Official explanation · Original text

A crypto method was used on an object that was in an invalid state. For instance, calling cipher.getAuthTag() before calling cipher.final().

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Errors | Node.js v26.13.1 Documentation ↗

Creator: Node.js contributors; Joyent, Inc. and other Node contributors
License: MIT License (Node.js documentation)
Checked on: 2026-11-12

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