HTTP 403 Forbidden

In short: The server knows you but refuses access.

In more detail: Unlike 401, logging in again usually does not help: the rights are missing.

In Depth

Possible causes

• Missing permission or role.
• Blocked IP, firewall or geoblocking.
• Wrong file permissions or missing index file on the web server.

Solutions

1. Log in with an account that has the right permissions.
2. Check rights and owner of the files.
3. Switch off the VPN or clarify the block with the operator.

See also: HTTP 401 Unauthorized, Firewall