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feat(auth): discontinue Qwen OAuth free tier (2026-04-15 cutoff) (#3291)

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* feat(auth): discontinue Qwen OAuth free tier (2026-04-15 cutoff)

The Qwen OAuth free tier has reached its end-of-life date. This updates
all client-side messaging, blocks new OAuth signups, and guides existing
users to alternative providers.

* fix(test): add getModelsConfig mock and update QWEN_OAUTH test expectations

- Add getModelsConfig() to Config mocks in gemini.test.tsx (3 failures)
- Update validateNonInterActiveAuth test to expect exit for QWEN_OAUTH
  since validateAuthMethod now returns an error for discontinued free tier
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Qwen Code supports three authentication methods. Pick the one that matches how you want to run the CLI:
- **Qwen OAuth**: sign in with your `qwen.ai` account in a browser. Free with a daily quota.
- **Qwen OAuth**: sign in with your `qwen.ai` account in a browser. **Free tier discontinued on 2026-04-15** — switch to another method.
- **Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan**: use an API key from Alibaba Cloud. Paid subscription with diverse model options and higher quotas.
- **API Key**: bring your own API key. Flexible to your own needs — supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and other compatible endpoints.
## Option 1: Qwen OAuth (Free)
## Option 1: Qwen OAuth (Discontinued)
Use this if you want the simplest setup and you're using Qwen models.
> [!warning]
>
> The Qwen OAuth free tier was discontinued on 2026-04-15. Existing cached tokens may continue working briefly, but new requests will be rejected. Please switch to Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan, [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai), [Fireworks AI](https://app.fireworks.ai), or another provider. Run `qwen auth` to configure.
- **How it works**: on first start, Qwen Code opens a browser login page. After you finish, credentials are cached locally so you usually won't need to log in again.
- **Requirements**: a `qwen.ai` account + internet access (at least for the first login).
- **Benefits**: no API key management, automatic credential refresh.
- **Cost & quota**: free, with a quota of **60 requests/minute** and **100 requests/day**. Note: the free tier will be discontinued on 2026-04-15. After that, consider switching to [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai), [Fireworks AI](https://app.fireworks.ai), or [Alibaba Cloud ModelStudio](https://modelstudio.console.alibabacloud.com/ap-southeast-1?tab=doc#/doc/?type=model&url=2840914_2&modelId=qwen3.6-plus) — run `qwen auth` to configure your new provider.
- **Cost & quota**: the free tier has been discontinued as of 2026-04-15.
Start the CLI and follow the browser flow:
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```
Select authentication method:
> Qwen OAuth - Free · 100 requests/day · Ending 2026-04-15
Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan - Paid · Up to 6,000 requests/5 hrs · All Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan Models
Qwen OAuth - Discontinued — switch to Coding Plan or API Key
(Use ↑ ↓ arrows to navigate, Enter to select, Ctrl+C to exit)
```