Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing with the API Error: HTTP 403 while using the SEO Analyzer. This error typically indicates that access to your site is being restricted for some reason. Here are a few common causes and potential solutions:
1. Incorrect File Permissions
Ensure that your file permissions are set correctly. If your WordPress site is hosted on a Linux server, incorrect file permissions can lead to this error.
2. Corrupt .htaccess File
Check if your .htaccess file is corrupt. This file controls many important aspects of your WordPress site, and issues with it can cause access problems.
3. IP Address Restrictions
Make sure that the IP address of the Rank Math API is not banned on your server. You may need to whitelist the IP address 193.138.6.5 to allow access.
4. Firewall Settings
Even though you mentioned that Cloudflare is configured properly, double-check your firewall settings to ensure that they are not blocking any requests from Rank Math.
5. Security Plugins
While you stated that there are no security plugins blocking the connection, it might be worth temporarily disabling any security measures to see if that resolves the issue.
If you have checked all these points and are still experiencing the error, please reply to this ticket with your website URL so we can assist you further. A human agent from our support team will take over and provide more specific guidance.
Thank you for raising this concern!
Sources:
How To Fix Blocked Due to Access Forbidden (403) Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
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Hello,
Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.
If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.
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