403
Server says no
A 403 is an HTTP status code indicating that access to a requested resource is forbidden.
Unlike a 404 (not found), a 403 means the server understands the request but refuses to authorize it: I keep getting a 403 when I try to view that page.
The error typically appears when permissions are restricted or authentication fails.
Entry permission withheld
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- off-limitsProhibited from access
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
- bannedOfficially disallowed
restricted · blocked · barred · disallowed · no entry · permission denied · credentials · authentication
Network access control system
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- encryptionConverting data into code
- breachBreaking of agreement
intrusion · malware · phishing · vulnerability · access control · proxy · gateway · CAPTCHA
access denied
Entry permission withheld
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- off-limitsProhibited from access
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
banned · restricted · blocked · barred · disallowed · no entry · permission denied · credentials · authentication · privilege
firewall
Network access control system
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- encryptionConverting data into code
breach · intrusion · malware · phishing · vulnerability · access control · proxy · gateway · CAPTCHA · token
error
Fault in communication
- status codeServer's numeric reply
- responseAnswer to stimulus
- serverOne who attends tables
request · client · browser · webpage · URL · protocol · redirect · not found · bad request · timeout