localhost refused to connect - pandas GBQ

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While running python script using "pandas GBQ" that reads and write on Big Query, I am getting a URL to authenticate the application. But after authenticating, getting error "localhost refused to connect."

Kindly help

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The error "localhost refused to connect" when using pandas-gbq to read and write to BigQuery after authenticating indicates an issue with the local web server that the library uses for authentication. Possible reasons include:

• A firewall or security software on your computer blocking the connection.
• An issue with the pandas-gbq authentication process itself.

To troubleshoot this issue:

1. Disable any firewall or security software temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
2. Use manual authentication: Instead of letting the library automatically open a browser, manually copy the authentication URL, open it in a browser, authenticate, and then paste the resulting code back into your script.
3. Consider using a service account for authentication. This method uses a JSON key file and doesn't require browser-based authentication.

Additional tips:

• Ensure you're using the latest version of pandas-gbq.
• Refer to the pandas-gbq documentation for more troubleshooting tips and details.