Access denied
Error 403 Forbidden
The server denies access to a resource. This error is often related to permissions or a security block.
Causes of the 403 error
Incorrect file permissions
Files or folders don't have the right permissions.
Files: 644, Folders: 755
Security plugin
A security plugin blocks access to certain resources.
Temporarily deactivate the security plugin
.htaccess rules
The .htaccess file contains rules that block access.
Check and fix deny rules in .htaccess
Blocked IP
Your IP address has been blacklisted by the server or a plugin.
Test with a VPN or contact the host