HTTP Status Code 403: What Is a 403 Error 'Forbidden' Response Code?

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If you're seeing a 403 error, it simply means you are trying to access something you don't have the permission to. This video explains the ins-and-outs of server and client errors and the specifics of what a 403 error is. There are a lot of you having errors with specific devices (*cough* PS4 *cough*). This video will likely not help with your specific problem, it simply describes what the error is. If you're getting a 403 error with YouTube on a PS4, or a similar device or service, there's something wrong on the server side, and it'll likely come back online soon.

[yesyes]

My 403 is on firestick and the problem is with "smart tube" this just happened to first time today . Sounds like Im blocked and cant use smart tube any longer. I have 3rd party allowed but still cant open anything on smart tube.

[BassetHoundsFurever]

I’d tell you about my status error 403, but whenever I try to post a comment… BAM! Status error 403!

[MrPaulmorris]

Jeez! I was only trying to see the clothing on TJ Maxx, and I get a 403!!!

[kathleenorourke]

Very unnerving! And can we please have sample explanations as to what the reasons for being "forbidden" might be?

[amberiqbal]

Great. i learn a lot about errors, I have a question though; can we work out this '403 forbidden error code' ? Can it be fixed?

[jacoporandell]

Usually happens with mass requests from the client, actually it's one reason of all the other ones that i don't really know, but could easily present if you're using your browser to scrape massive links with dorks ecc...

[LeonLaidecker-zirh]

Where is this link below in the description. I can never find it for some reason.

[layanivana]

I can’t enter google I don’t know why it just says “403” why is that? And can I fix it?

[NYFan]

I'm getting a 403 error in Tivimate but not in Kodi on the same M3U stream. What's up with that?

[jammerbammer]

Strange I am getting a client with this error. Comes up on nearly every page they visit and there system date/time is correct.

[TotallyToonsTV]

Trying to upload a new work to my Artstation account but I just keep getting "there is a problem with saving your work: Status 403:". Nothing I've tried has worked. So in short it seems like I no longer have access to my own account. On top of that the website (and a few others) keep wanting to verify that I am human all of a sudden.

[arangoodridge]

i have this problem in my google drive. i can upload but cannot download or open files in my own drive (only on laptop) any awnsers?

[megamindsam]

Thanks! great video! I always got a 403error each time I comment on youtube, as I visited youtube in China mainland. 😪

[BassetHoundsFurever]

Found the issue. Quick fix: Is your VPN running?! That was my problem!

[domniquewilkinson]

great content and actually very helpful.. thanks!

[TheRevivist]

Very useful video! I hope you respond to this because I recieve a 403 forbidden when I try to log in to my unemployment. It's a Sunday a d sundays are the only days you can file/claim a week. Do you have any idea why they would explicitly prevent me from recieving unemployment? Or is this happening to everyone?

[charleschimfwembe]

So how does one resolve on an android device?

[kayleighisawkwar]

This usually happens with Elgato and Twitch because you the user of a Twitch account haven't accepted the Two-Factor Authentication.

[robertohenry]

How to come out of the 403 or every anti business, because desease not create a better world that many decent people try to promote...help