Why do I get an HTTP Error 403 (Forbidden) on Passback?

An HTTP 403 Forbidden error indicates that due the set up of your script and/or server, the viewer does not have permission to view this page. For the pass back to function, 2CO must be able to access the script and post the variables to it.

HTTP errors are not generated specifically by 2Checkout. They are a part of the HTTP protocol and are common amongst all web servers. It is therefore beyond the realm of 2Checkouts support to provide you with specific instructions for making these changes as every server is set up differently and 2CO does not provide server administration services as part of our support plan.

To test and see if your file is working correctly:

  1. Open your web browser.
  2. Type in the full URL to your script or return page (including the http://www. part) and press enter.
  3. If you receive the message again, the problem is in your script and/or on your server. Note that the exact wording of the error message may vary slightly depending on your browser and your server. But if you see something about ‘forbidden’ or ‘error 403′ then the information above pertains to your situation.
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