What causes a 403 Forbidden error on a website?

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What causes a 403 Forbidden error on a website?
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Several factors can cause a 403 error. These include: incorrect file or directory permissions on the server, IP address being blocked by a firewall, access restrictions based on location or user authentication, or misconfigured `.htaccess` files (for Apache servers).