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The requested URL returned error 403 Azure DevOps

In Azure DevOps, an HTTP error code 403 stands for “Forbidden.”

This error usually occurs when the server understands the request made by the client but refuses to authorize it.

In other words, the server says, “You don’t have permission to access this resource.”

The requested URL returned error 403

This error indicates that we are trying to access a URL or resource within Azure DevOps, for which we do not have needed permissions.

Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why we are running into the “403 Forbidden” error in Azure DevOps:

• If we do not have the required permissions to access the resource, we will run into the error. This may be due to our role, group membership, or specific permissions settings within our Azure DevOps organization.
• If some areas or resources in Azure DevOps are protected from access by certain user roles, we will get an error message. For example, only administrators may have access to some repositories or pipelines.
• Furthermore, the error will occur if the authentication credentials are not valid or correctly configured.
• Additionally, the settings of the Azure DevOps organization or project may restrict access to some areas according to policies, security settings, or other configurations.
• Network restrictions, IP whitelisting, or firewall rules that prevent access to resources will cause the error to occur.
• In some cases, a “403 Forbidden” error may be temporary and related to server issues. If the server is overloaded or undergoing maintenance, it could result in this error.

Troubleshooting Tips

• First, make sure you have the needed permissions to access the resource.
• Then, re-check that we are using valid and correct authentication credentials.
• Next, check the settings of the Azure DevOps organization and project to make sure there are no restrictions.
• Verify that your network and firewall settings are not blocking access to Azure DevOps services.
• In some cases, the error may be temporary. Then, we can try waiting for a while and then retrying the action to see if this resolves the issue.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to troubleshoot the requested URL returned error 403 in Azure DevOps.