Forbidden

The 403 Forbidden HTTP status code is used to indicate that the server understands the request but refuses to authorize it. This status code is distinct from 401 Unauthorized in that it does not relate to the client's credentials but rather to the server deciding not to allow access for other reasons. It suggests that the request was valid but accessing the resource is not allowed for the client in this instance. A 403 Forbidden can be issued in various contexts, such as when users try to access restricted files or directories for which they do not have permission, or when a website has been set up to block certain traffic entirely. Importantly, a 403 response does not imply that the request or the credentials are to be changed and retried; it is an authoritative denial of access to the requested resource.