"Error: Request could not be validated"

[Aduviel]

Per the error message I received today when trying to link to Gemini:

Error: Request could not be validated

There was a problem validating your browser’s request to connect Brave Rewards to your Gemini account. You can contact support for more help.

I’m contacting you guys (Brave support) for help.

Briefly describe your issue:
Unable to link Brave browser to existing Gemini account.

What Operating System and Brave version are you using (Menu --> About Brave)?
Version 1.46.153 Chromium: 108.0.5359.128 (Official Build) unknown (64-bit)
OS actually is a modified Arch Linux/SteamOS

Is your Brave Rewards Profile currently verified? (yes/no)
To my knowledge it is (on other devices)

What date did you connect a your Brave Rewards Profile?
Today

Have you been able to successfully receive payments in the past?
To other devices, yes.

Are you using a VPN? (yes/no)
No

Are you in a supported region (see here for list of supported regions)?
Yes (USA; not NY)

[SmartyAadi]

I have never heard of this issue. @SaltyBanana @Evan123 Please help. Thanks.

[Thrive]

This came up here last year, but I have no idea how it ended up or what the solution was, sorry!

[SmartyAadi]

Lol, I stumbled upon the same one as well. But since there was no info, I asked someone from the team to look. Great find @Thrive tho!