403 error in Search Console

Hello,

I’m sorry to hear that you’re facing issues with your website not being indexed by Google due to a 403 error. This error can indeed prevent Google from accessing and indexing your site’s content.

To address the 403 Forbidden error in Google Search Console, you can follow these steps:

1. Identify the Pages with the Problem:

   • You can use Google Search Console to identify the pages that are blocked due to access forbidden (403). Go to the “Pages” section in Google Search Console and click on the “Not indexed” tab. Then, look for the “Blocked due to access Forbidden (403)” status.
   • You can also use Rank Math’s Analytics to identify the pages with the problem. Navigate to Rank Math SEO → Analytics in your WordPress dashboard and click on the Index Status tab.

2. Fix the 403 Forbidden Error on WordPress:

   • Reset the file permissions: Ensure that the file permissions for your WordPress files and directories are correctly set (Directories: 755 or 750, Files: 644 or 640).
   • Fix corrupted .htaccess file: Check and correct any issues with your .htaccess file.
   • Perform a site health check: Use tools like Site Health to identify and resolve any server-related issues.
   • Check for accessing WordPress from a banned IP address.

If you need further assistance or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our support team. We are available 24×7 to help you with any issues you might face.

Thank you for reaching out for help!

Sources:
How To Fix Blocked Due to Access Forbidden (403) Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
How to Fix 403 Forbidden Error with IndexNow » Rank Math