How can I fix a “403 Forbidden” error in WordPress?
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This type of error mainly occurs when trying to access a file that has poorly configurated security pins or corrupt .htaccess files.
The solution to overcome this error is by following these steps:
1.Changing file permissions
2.Deactivate plugins
3.Restore .htaccess files
Often, the 403 error is caused by a corrupt .htaccess file in your WordPress site. The good news is that fixing this file is quite easy.
First, you need to connect to your website using an FTP client or the File Manager app in cPanel.
Next, find the .htaccess file in the root folder of your WordPress site. See this guide if you can’t find the .htaccess file in Your WordPress folder.
You will need to download the .htaccess file to your computer so that you have a fresh backup of it. After that, simply delete the file from your server.