: Some sites return a 404 or 403 error if your IP address is outside their permitted region.
To see exactly why the download failed, add the -vU flag to your command. This provides a detailed log of the HTTP response codes. [TubiTV] "Unable to download JSON metadata: HTTP Error 401 yt-dlp unable to download json metadata
: Sites may intentionally return "fake" 404 or 406 errors to block automated tools even when authenticated. Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide 1. Update yt-dlp to the Latest Version : Some sites return a 404 or 403