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sdfernando

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7. You might try to logout out of the site and back in.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 09:37 PM

8 hrs ago

Might have some temporary issue with authentication...If that doesn't work, try clearing you cache and history, then login again to reset all auths and cookies....also good idea to reach out to the mods if it continues.

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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

Try logging out and then back in. Copy and paste your post somewhere before logging off or you'll have to retype it. sinkingfeeling 8 hrs ago #3

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

Check for any special characters within the post or any included links. Here's how some '403' errors were resolved. sinkingfeeling 7 hrs ago #11

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

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

***I just tried again to post it, and I succeeded! What a relief. Thanks to all of you. *** CaliforniaPeggy 5 hrs ago #14