What Is a 403 Forbidden Error?
A 403 Forbidden Error occurs when a web server understands your request but refuses to fulfill it. In simple terms, it means you're not allowed to access the requested resource. This error is often caused by:
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Firewall or security rules blocking certain IPs
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Permissions not allowing public access to a file or directory
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Security plugins or services denying specific bots or tools
When Screpy receives a 403 error while trying to analyze your website, it typically means our crawler is being blocked.
Why Screpy Might Be Blocked (And How to Fix It)
If you're seeing a 403 error during analysis, it likely means your site’s firewall or security configuration is preventing Screpy from accessing it.
To resolve this:
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Check your firewall settings
Your server or hosting provider might be blocking Screpy’s bots. -
Allow Screpy’s IP addresses
You’ll need to whitelist Screpy’s server IPs so our crawlers can reach your website.
Screpy Server IPs:-
188.245.118.213
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49.13.118.216
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49.13.56.96
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5.75.247.29
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Look into security plugins or services
Tools like Cloudflare, Wordfence, or other protection systems may be denying bot access. Adjust their settings to allow Screpy.
Once Screpy has access, the analysis will continue without issues.
If you need help identifying where the block is coming from or how to whitelist our IPs, feel free to contact our support team.