Code 403

HTTP 403 (Forbidden) is a status code where the server understands the request but refuses to authorize it, meaning the client does not have the necessary permissions to access the resource. This can result from IP blocking, file permission restrictions, or directory listing protection.

HTTP 403 responses are flagged in Screaming Frog crawls and in Google Search Console's Coverage report under crawl errors. Resolving 403 errors involves checking server-side permission settings, .htaccess rules, and firewall configurations to ensure legitimate bots and users can access required resources.