What are common causes of a 403 Error on a website?

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What are common causes of a 403 Error on a website?
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Common causes include incorrect file/directory permissions on the server, a .htaccess file restricting access, IP address blocking, a firewall preventing access, or a web application firewall (WAF) rule triggering the error. Sometimes, it can be a misconfigured server or a plugin issue.