Hello, I’m sorry to hear that you’re still experiencing the 403 Forbidden error even after following the steps in the knowledge base article. It seems like the issue persists despite changing the API key location.
In this case, it’s possible that another site on your server is submitting a large number of URLs to the IndexNow API, which could be using up the quota assigned to your shared IP address. This is a common issue with websites on shared hosting servers.
To address this, you may need to wait it out or consider reaching out to your hosting provider for further assistance. They should be able to help you identify and resolve any potential server-level issues that could be causing the 403 Forbidden error.
If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team here. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year and happy to help you with any issues you might face.
Sources:
How to Fix 403 Forbidden Error with IndexNow » Rank Math
How To Fix Blocked Due to Access Forbidden (403) Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
How to Fix 429 Error with IndexNow API » Rank Math
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