Getting an 'access denied' message when signing into Apple Support Community

LostInIOSspace wrote:

I got a ‘403 FORBIDDEN’ across the top of my iPhone screen

If this particular HTTP 403 “forbidden” response is involving a link somewhere within the Apple Community discussions, try accessing a different discussions-related link, such as the discussions-related sitemap:

• Site Map - Apple Community

See if accessing that sitemap works. (Technically, whether the request returns an HTTP 200 or other HTTP 2xx-related status.)

Parts of the Apple Community discussions are not accessible or not generally accessible, and that for any of various reasons.

If the HTTP 403 is arising on another website elsewhere, disable any add-on ad-blockers and browser extensions and remove any added VPN or security apps and test again, and also check that the website address is intended to be accessible (by you), and then contact and report the HTTP 403 to the website maintainers.

Mac Jim ID wrote:

I haven't personally seen that message when signing into the website, but I have seen that message when attempting to access a post that has been removed.

Yes, of course. That's probably it. Especially if the OP is trying to log in from an email notification that leads to a deleted post.

I haven't personally seen that message when signing into the website, but I have seen that message when attempting to access a post that has been removed.

We did have some website maintenance being performed a couple days ago, but have not experienced any trouble today.

Well, it appears that you got in, so I'd personally write it off as a transient glitch.

I got a ‘403 FORBIDDEN’ across the top of my iPhone screen