Is 403 Forbidden problem of Safari settings or something else

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Is 403 Forbidden problem of Safari settings or something else

This pop-up has blocked opening two websites of state parks to make camping reservations (Florida and Tennessee, but not georgia). IP address look unique, but in fact could be just one company that handles reservations.

I've changed a few Safari setting, such as disabling from Tracking and from Content and cleared history. But still getting 403 Forbidden.

I use a VPN, and have tried switching IP location. no help either.

anything else to try? Thanks.

MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

Posted on Mar 24, 2023 09:42 AM

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Answer 1

Kurt Lang

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Mar 24, 2023 09:52 AM in response to ArmandoWyo

Brief description of a 403 error:

An HTTP 403 response code means that a client is forbidden from accessing a valid URL. The server understands the request, but it can't fulfill the request because of client-side issues.

In other words, something is wonky with the server on their end, and it's preventing you from accessing the site.

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ArmandoWyo Author

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Mar 24, 2023 12:13 PM in response to Kurt Lang

Kurt,

Thanks for explanation. But then knowing that doesn't solve my problem of accessing the site.

Just to be certain. There isn't anything that I can do to resolve it? Hard to believe it's 2 different sites that handle many, perhaps 100s of reservation a day and this is happening to everyone, not just me.

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