The 403 Forbidden Error Fix on iOS iPhone

The Causes of iPhone Safari 403 Error

The error 403 is basically a runtime error and can be caused by a number of reasons. They are as follows:

• Sometimes, the Safari software can be a problem. Maybe it needs an update!
• Settings on the software like the settings, data usage, cookies etc. can be the culprit.
• The network connection used at the time of searching the website.
• Problems with the website that is being searched such as a restricted website etc.

Troubleshooting each and every cause can help you get over the problem easily.

How to Fix a 403 Error on Safari

There are many ways to solve the "request failed: forbidden (403) error". Here are some steps that can resolve the issue.

• First and foremost, check if your Safari is up to date. Sometimes an old version of the app can turn up with such problems. Though the Safari app comes out with updates regularly, it is wise to check it before going further.
• Now, sometimes checking your cookie settings on your iPhone is a good option. If your cookies are not enabled, websites may not work.
• Go to "Settings", then to "Safari" and simply disable "Block All Cookies" setting if it is enabled and showing Green.

• Deleting history, cookies, and cache of the Safari app is the next thing to do if the above steps fail to offer any help. Sometimes just by deleting the cache and cookies, the forbidden error might go away. To delete your browsing history and cookies, just follow these steps.
• Go to "Settings", then to "Safari".
• Now navigate to "Clear History and Website Data" option and tap on it. You are good to go!

You can also clear your cookies without deleting the total browsing history.

• For that, you need to go to "Settings", then to "Safari". Now click on "Advanced".
• Here navigate to "Website Data" and just choose "Remove All Website Data".


This will make sure that your browsing history stays intact.

• If all the above steps fail to provide any positive results, checking your network connection specifically the Wi-Fi router (if you use any) is a good idea.

Many users complained that while using Wi-Fi to open websites they got the http error 403 forbidden in Safari. But while opening the same website with the phone's own network connection, the site opens up without any hiccups. So, if that's the case, formatting your router settings and updating the firmware can help matters. This might solve the issue permanently.

Try the above steps one by one, and you will surely get the 403 forbidden error fix, and you will also be able to pinpoint the root of the issue.

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