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Solved: eBay 403 Forbidden Error Insufficient Permissions
Usually, the eBay 403 forbidden error is linked to browser issues
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Updated onNovember 27, 2023
updated onNovember 27, 2023
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The eBay 403 forbidden error is pretty common, but our WR networking team has reproduced it and in this article, we will show you how to fix it.
What is error code 403 Forbidden on eBay? Error code 403 on eBay is a typical access error that occurs when the client (browser) is communicating with the server, and the latter doesn’t get the necessary permissions from the client.
The problem is similar to thePayPal 403 Forbidden Errorand mostly affects browsers like Facebook and Chrome. You might also see it as the Fulfillment API 403 error.
How do I fix the eBay 403 Forbidden Error?
Before going into more complicated solutions, try a few workarounds:
1. Clear the cache and cookies of your browser
We used Google Chrome as an example, but deleting the cache and cookies is similar on all major browsers.
Most of our readers claimed thateBay is not working properly on Firefox, and the 403 forbidden issue is also one of the problems encountered with this browser.
2. Reset the browser to factory settings
Now, try to log into your eBay account and retry performing the action when you encounter the eBay 403 forbidden error.
3. Contact eBay
How do I fix eBay API Error Insufficient permissions to fulfill the request?
If you’re using an API to access eBay, check if you use the correct access tokens. Remember that the User Access Token and the Application Access Token are not the same. You should be using the User Access Token.
To refresh the user token, call the following URL:https://api.sandbox.ebay.com/identity/v1/oauth2/token
Then, use thegrant_type:refresh_tokenheader to authorize your call.
Hopefully, you will now be granted access, and the request will be fulfilled, eliminating the eBay 403 forbidden error when using an API. This procedure will fix the eBay developer login issue.
Ultimately, if you still get the 403 forbidden error on eBay, it’s also possible thatyour eBay account was hacked. Don’t panic. Read this guide to learn what you can do in this case.
To review our guide, the eBay forbidden error is usually triggered by browser or connection issues, but it may also caused by incorrect user token access calling. Our WR networking team usually fixes the problem by clearing the cache, resetting the browser, or using another.
You might also be interested in reading our guide on what to do ifeBay is not accepting credit card payments.
Authorization issues can also cause problems on the server side; if you want to learn aboutOAuth2 errors, read this guide.
If you have suggestions about other proven methods to solve this problem, you’re welcome to use the comments section below.
More about the topics:Browser errors,security
Claudiu Andone
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
