A 403 means the server is refusing access to a page or folder.
- Missing index file: the folder may have no
index.html/index.php. Add one, or upload your site files to the correct location. - Wrong permissions: set files to
644and folders to755(article 112). - .htaccess rule: a deny rule or bad directive can block access — check or temporarily rename
.htaccess(article 105). - IP blocked: make sure your own IP isn't blocked in IP Blocker (article 149) or by a security rule.
- Directory privacy: the folder may be password-protected (article 154).
Tip: If it appeared right after a change to permissions or .htaccess, undo that change first.
