When accessing the web server, a 403 Forbidden error may occur under certain conditions. This error appears when the server understands the client’s request but refuses to process it.
In particular, many server configurations will generate a 403 error if there is no content in the directory that should be loaded by default, such asindex.html orindex.php. This is because the server does not allow the directory contents to be directly displayed.
The workaround is as follows
- Place the appropriate
indexfile in the directory. - Modify the server settings to allow directory listings.
- Check and change permissions and ownership to allow the server to access the file or directory.
Which method is chosen should be appropriate for your security requirements and site objectives.