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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).
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.
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.
Each response header field has a defined meaning which can be further refined by the semantics of the request method or response status code. HTTP/1.1 example of request / response transaction Below is a sample HTTP transaction between an HTTP/1.1 client and an HTTP/1.1 server running on www.example.com , port 80.
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A server uses "Alt-Svc" header (meaning Alternative Services) to indicate that its resources can also be accessed at a different network location (host or port) or using a different protocol When using HTTP/2, servers should instead send an ALTSVC frame. [50] Alt-Svc: http/1.1="http2.example.com:8001"; ma=7200: Permanent Cache-Control
These replies refer to syntax errors, syntactically correct commands that don't fit any functional category, unimplemented or superfluous commands. x1x: Information These are replies to requests for information, such as status or help. x2x: Connections Replies referring to the control and data connections. x3x: Authentication and accounting