403 Forbidden

[Stephen Freeman]

I have changed nothing but am no longer able to log in with Firefox, other browsers seem to work

 

[Richard Gawler]

I use Firefox most of the time (Win10 and Android) and it has always worked fine with WT. I've just updated my Win10 machine to have Firefox version 109.0 (64-bit). I suggest try deleting all of the cookies from the site; I do this for all sites from time to time.

 

[Stephen Freeman]

I use Firefox most of the time (Win10 and Android) and it has always worked fine with WT. I've just updated my Win10 machine to have Firefox version 109.0 (64-bit). I suggest try deleting all of the cookies from the site; I do this for all sites from time to time.

Tried that, makes no difference. Other browsers work just fine. Just any version of Firefox gets a 403 Forbidden. From which I deduce that it isn't Windows or Norton. Firefox works OK on my phone (android)

 

[Ian@StEnochs]

Oh no! 403 forbidden! Mine is nearly finished so I suppose I'll have to choose another number. Perhaps 404?

Ian

 

[Nigel Cliffe]

I think it must be either a configuration/preference for Firefox, or something within the computer it is running on, pointing the Firefox client to the wrong place (perhaps some sort of proxy, and the proxy is then failing to find the page ??).

I've just connected here with Firefox to read the thread and type this reply, it's not my default browser for accessing WT.
( Firefox 109.0.1 (64bit) on Windows 10. )


- Nigel

 

[simond]

I too habitually use FF, no issues so far.

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

Likewise, I use Firefox all the time without issue. However I do clear my cache from time to time to remove cookies and searches.

 

[Stephen Freeman]

So far cookies cleared configuration checked as far as I can see

 

[Richard Gawler]

Stephen, when I click on the link in your signature, my browser tries to go to www.borg-rail.com, and the browser returns a message Server Not Found. Supposing you host your site on a machine at home (a guess), maybe there is a problem common to both Firefox/WT and your web site.

 

[Stephen Freeman]

Stephen, when I click on the link in your signature, my browser tries to go to www.borg-rail.com, and the browser returns a message Server Not Found. Supposing you host your site on a machine at home (a guess), maybe there is a problem common to both Firefox/WT and your web site.

Sorry, the only reason you are seeing that is probably because you need to clear your cache as you are seeing an historic version, I changed that a few days ago before you tried the link.

 

[Stephen Freeman]

I am still looking into it. In the meantime I am using Opera on the PC for WT

 

[Martin Shaw]

This has become an issue for me as well, sometime late yesterday. I get a Forbidden response using Firefox on a Windows 10 PC, where as I am currently addressing WT via Firefox on an Android tablet, where its obviously fine. The PC is fine on everything else I ask of it, odd that WT is a singular problem. I have done all the obvious housekeeping . Any thoughts?

 

[Rob R]

It has just happened to me on the pc. (Win 7)
Ok about an hour ago and now "Forbidden 403"
Running ok on Chrome so maybe time to ditch the Firefox.

 

[GWR Jim]

My laptop has gone into the 403 Forbidden stuff. I'll watch with interest. This just after a Firefox update. PC still running Firefox/Wt ok!!

 

[ChrisBr]

This might have something to do with it -
Expires On
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 at 23:59:59

@adrian

 

[ChrisBr]

that was from Chrome on W10 (no access issues)
I get this from Edge on same machine -
Expires on
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 at 23:59:59

 

[Martin Shaw]

Edge seems to be ok for me, same PC where Firefox fails

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

I have now encountered this issue on my laptop (Win 11). This is following the latest Firefox upgrade.

However my mobile and tablet which both run Firefox are OK.

As the WT site cannot be accessed by Firefox I wonder if there is a proxy/ security/access setting in XenForo which may require updating.

In the meantime I'll dive into my laptop security/firewall to see if the Windows and Firefox updates have tripped something up.

Edit - just looked up the 403 error and it appears in most cases it's the host server which in turn would imply a setting may have to be updated at the WT end for Firefox (PC) users and users accessing via a VPN.

The last thing I want to do is change browsers...

 

[J_F_S]

I have been locked out all day but now suddenly all is. I did nothing (except wait!). I am in Firfox on Windows 7

Cheers,
Howard

Edit I meant Furfox of course ...

 

[Mick LNER]

Same for me. Obviously it now allows my access via Firefox, havent tried any methods. This on Apple.