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Incorrect File Permissions
- WordPress files should have 644 permissions, and folders should have 755.
- Fix: Use cPanel/File Manager or FTP to set correct permissions.
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ModSecurity or Server Firewall Blocking Access
- Your hosting provider may have ModSecurity rules that are blocking
post.php
. - Fix: Try disabling ModSecurity from your hosting panel or contact your host to whitelist access.
- Your hosting provider may have ModSecurity rules that are blocking
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Corrupt .htaccess File
- A misconfigured
.htaccess
file can cause a 403 Forbidden error. - Fix:
- Rename
.htaccess
to.htaccess_old
via File Manager/FTP. - Go to Settings > Permalinks in WordPress and click Save Changes to regenerate
.htaccess
.
- Rename
- A misconfigured
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Host-Level Restrictions (Blocking by IP)
- Some hosts block access based on your IP for security reasons.
- Fix: Contact your web host and ask if they have restricted access to
/wp-admin/post.php
.
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Corrupt Core WordPress Files
- If WordPress files are corrupted, this error might occur.
- Fix: Download a fresh WordPress copy and replace the
wp-admin
andwp-includes
folders via FTP.
Let me know if you need step-by-step guidance for any of these! 🚀
4o