403
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Forbidden — the server understood the request but refuses to authorize it
What 403 Means
The 403 error on the HTTP Status-Codes indicates forbidden — the server understood the request but refuses to authorize it. This typically occurs due to file or directory permissions are too restrictive.
A 401 error means you need to authenticate (log in). A 403 error means the server knows who you are but you do not have permission to access the resource. Authentication will not help with a 403.
Common Causes
- File or directory permissions are too restrictive
- IP address blocked by server firewall or .htaccess rules
- Missing index file in a directory with directory listing disabled
- Authentication required but credentials not provided or insufficient
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HTTP 403 error
A 401 error means you need to authenticate (log in). A 403 error means the server knows who you are but you do not have permission to access the resource. Authentication will not help with a 403.