What causes a 403 Forbidden error in WordPress?

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What causes a 403 Forbidden error in WordPress?
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A 403 Forbidden error in WordPress typically means the server understands the request, but is refusing to authorize it. Common causes include incorrect file permissions, a misconfigured .htaccess file, security plugins blocking access, hotlinking protection, or IP address restrictions. It's essentially a permissions issue.