Getting a Google Adsense account is actually tough nowadays. And in case you get an acceptance, struggling with 403 Forbidden error is a next headache. In this post, I will cover up how to solve this issue.
When do you get 403 Forbidden error?
403 Forbidden error occurs mostly for new AdSense users. Users whose AdSense application was primarily rejected sometime later it was got approved on reapplying will get this error mostly. You would have even received an Adsense approval concept just like the one below saying " The account has been approved and advertisings is going live within few hours".
But even after 48 hours, you might not exactly view the ads. You will see a bare ad. If you check your website by right clicking -> Check -> Console, you will notice a 403 Forbidden error.
The right way to fix 403 Forbidden error?
1) Look at your Adsense code:
The first thing you will need to do is, check if your AdSense code is exactly just like the one created at your Adsense account. You can get the AdSense code on your page by right clicking -> view page source ( Ctrl + U). A great HTML page will start. Use find option and check if the AdSense code is same.
2) Add your website at Adsense account:
Now go to Adsense account, Press on the Gear icon -> Settings -> My sites -> Manage sites and add your website. Press the three dots icon and select authorization and find out if very well Only Authorize my tested sites to use my ad code" is off.
3) Check with your hosting service:
Certain hosting services like Namecheap would have a mod regulation applied. If you record them this issue, then they will whitelist your domain.
4) Switch off Cloudflare Rocketscript:
Should your website uses CloudFlare, then you must make sure that you switch off the Rocketscript. Because Rocketscript will break AdSense code from displaying. Head to your CloudFlare account, go to Speed tab and check if the Rocket Termes conseillés is Off.
5) Statement this at Adsense community forum:
Now, move on to Google Adsense forum, and create a new line stating this issue. Thus that, experts can check if your site has any other problems.
6) Use Adsense troubleshooter:
Go to Adsense Troubleshooter and then fill up the questions asked. So that, you will get an possibility to file a ticket. Right now, an AdSense Officer will directly contact you through email. Now, he will check out their concern and he will personally approve your account and then advertisings will start displaying within 24 several hours.
For what reason do you need to waste your treasured traffic because of silly ideas? So go to step 6 only after completing the remaining 5 steps.
