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HTTP 403 is an HTTP status code meaning access to the requested resource is forbidden. The server understood the request, but will not fulfill it, if it was correct. The server understood the request, but will not fulfill it, if it was correct.
403 Forbidden The request contained valid data and was understood by the server, but the server is refusing action. This may be due to the user not having the necessary permissions for a resource or needing an account of some sort, or attempting a prohibited action (e.g. creating a duplicate record where only one is allowed).
A web browser is an example of a user agent (UA). Other types of user agent include the indexing software used by search providers ( web crawlers ), voice browsers , mobile apps , and other software that accesses, consumes, or displays web content.
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While both codes indicate that access to a resource is restricted, the distinction lies in the reason for the restriction. The 402 code specifically implies that payment is required, whereas the 403 code implies that access is forbidden due to other reasons, such as insufficient permissions or authentication failure.
Tells the browser to refresh the page or redirect to a different URL, after a given number of seconds (0 meaning immediately); or when a new resource has been created [clarification needed]. Header introduced by Netscape in 1995 and became a de facto standard supported by most web browsers.
403 Forbidden The server understood the request, but is refusing to fulfill it. [1]: §21.4.4 Sometimes (but not always) this means the call has been rejected by the receiver. 404 Not Found The server has definitive information that the user does not exist at the domain specified in the Request-URI.