The HTTP 403 Forbidden
client error status response code indicates that the server understood the request but refuses to authorize it.
This status is similar to 401
, but in this case, re-authenticating will make no difference. The access is permanently forbidden and tied to the application logic, such as insufficient rights to a resource.
Status
403 Forbidden
Example response
HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:28:00 GMT
Specifications
Specification | Title |
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RFC 7231, section 6.5.3: 403 Forbidden | HTTP/1.1: Semantics and Content |
Browser compatibility
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403 | Chrome Full support Yes | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support Yes | IE Full support Yes | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support Yes | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support