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Fix: You Don’t Have Permission to Access on This Server
Too much browser cache or the firewall may block certain servers
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Updated onJuly 9, 2024
updated onJuly 9, 2024
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TheYou don’t have permission to access on this servererror is a relatively common one that can arise in alternative browsers. Browsers occasionally display that error message in tabs when users try to open specific websites. When that error arises, users can’t open a website in the browser.
One error that was often reported wasServer execution failure in Chrome, but we covered that one in a separate guide. You’d think that Chrome is probably the most likely place to encounter this error. But users reported various contexts, so let’s check it out.
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What does it mean I don’t have permission on this server?
The issue usually appears if you’re having problems with your firewall. Often the problem can appear due to your VPN configuration or your proxy.
Sometimes, even your browser cache can cause this issue to appear. The error is somewhat universal, and here are its most common variations:
How do I fix you don’t have permission to access on this server error?
1. Disable VPN software
After disabling your VPN check if the problem persists. Your VPN software can assign you anIP addressforbidden on that particular server or website.
2. Turn off VPN extensions
VPN extensions for browsers can do the same thing as dedicated VPN software, so if you’re getting Access denied on this server message, be sure to disable them.
Apart from disabling just the VPN service, you can try toggling off each extension, one by one and see if this helps resolve the problem at your end.
3. Use a premium VPN service
Unfortunately, free VPNs often fail at bypassing firewalls, so you might still get theAccess Denied: You don’t have permission to access this servererror in your web browser.
Disabling your free VPN could fix it. But you won’t be able to take advantage of its security and privacy features anymore.
A better long-term solution is to turn to a paid VPN service like ExpressVPN. Websites will have a harder time identifying and blocking the VPN IP addresses because they aren’t public. Besides, this VPN has servers in 163 locations in 106 countries for you to explore if you get blocked on a specific IP.
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4. Deselect the proxy server option
Some users might be able to fix the Access Denied error by deselecting theUse a proxy serveroption. This option is usually used by companies when all the network traffic has to be filtered by a proxy.
If thedefault save location cannot be set, you will also have issues accessing the data you want to reach.
5. Clear browser data
Clearing browsing data might also resolve theYou don’t have permission to access the requested url on this server, because it makes the browser think you have never visited the website before.
6. Clear all data for a specific website in Firefox
Firefox’s users can fix the Access Denied error by clearing all data for the specific website the error arises for. This was suggested by one of our readers. Deleting history and cache data for a specific website that you are facing trouble with will help you resolve the problem.
7. Reset your browser
Resetting your web browser will clear all data and disable VPN extensions.
8. Run the Troubleshoot mode
When you run Firefox in troubleshooting mode, it helps you to jot down the problem that is causing the error. Troubleshoot mode disables all extensions, switches to the default theme, turn off hardware acceleration, and disables JIT, and all other customizations and modifications.
So, the Access Denied error is usually a network issue. Disabling VPNs or clearing browser data are the most probable fixes for it. If the problem is still there, visit our1005 Access Deniedarticle for more potential solutions.
For users facing thesite is not secure error, we have a guide that lists some of the best solutions to resolve it. You can refer to our guide to fix theChrome and Safari error code 224003.
Please let us know which solution worked best for you. Also, write us a comment if you have any other suggestions for solutions that we should include here.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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