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1. 403 errors like this are server side, not client side.

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 09:27 PM

8 hrs ago

something on the other end is denying you access to a webpage, file, doc, etc.

What are you trying to do?

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I keep getting 403 Forbidden and I can't get rid of it. Help! ...n/t [View all] CaliforniaPeggy 8 hrs ago OP

403 errors like this are server side, not client side. sdfernando 8 hrs ago #1

I didn't know that, and thank you. CaliforniaPeggy 8 hrs ago #2

I will try that. Thanks! CaliforniaPeggy 8 hrs ago #6

Did you use special characters in the subject line? SheltieLover 8 hrs ago #4

Nope, no special characters. Just these: Update from my PET scan: CaliforniaPeggy 8 hrs ago #5

I didn't think so, Peggy. SheltieLover 8 hrs ago #10

You might try to logout out of the site and back in. sdfernando 8 hrs ago #7

I just did the log out and back in, and it still won't let me post. CaliforniaPeggy 8 hrs ago #8

I want to help. But it is forbidden. Beartracks 8 hrs ago #9

you know what you did... ret5hd 7 hrs ago #12

I have not had any problems surfered 7 hrs ago #13