Error 403 happens when you don’t have permission to access a website, meaning the browser and the website recognize you’re trying to access it, but don’t authorize you to view its contents.
Often, this is an issue with permission settings from the website itself, rather than with your browser or connection. The administrator of the website you’re trying to access has made it inaccessible, either on purpose or by accident. Common causes for this can be:
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The website is missing an “index” home page name.
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WordPress isn’t properly configured.
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The IP address for the website you’re trying to access is incorrect or outdated.
Regardless of the reason, this is an annoying problem to run into, because often it isn’t done purposely. It isn’t that the website has restrictions for who can enter, is that these restrictions were set up accidentally.
Here’s how you might be able to fix error code 403.
