How do I fix a "403 Forbidden" error? Print

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A 403 means the server refused access to the requested resource. The most common cause is incorrect file or folder permissions.

In cPanel File Manager, set folders to 755 and files to 644. Never use 777.
Confirm an index file (index.html or index.php) exists in the directory, or directory listing will be blocked.
Check .htaccess for Deny, Require, or IP rules and temporarily rename it to test.
A ModSecurity rule may be blocking the request — check cPanel ModSecurity or the error log.

If permissions and .htaccess are correct, open a ticket with the blocked URL.

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