403 Errors in ahrefs scan

[Roger (Roger Fraser)]

I holks, I recently ran a ahrefs scan and it threw up dozens of 403 errors like in the attachment. Any thoughts why? Is it an issue I need to be concerned about? Maybe I need to uninstall s2Member if it is corrupting my site? Thank you Roger

[bopters (Ric)]

403 means forbidden so either s2 is blocking like it’s supposed to or perhaps a security plugin or firewall is being a bit aggressive.

[clavaque (Cristián Lávaque)]

That 403 is for s2’s javascript/css file. As Ric said, it’s likely a security setting of your server. See: https://s2member.com/kb-article/mod-security-odd-403-503-500-errors/

It could also be a plugin like SiteGround Security with its “Lock and Protect System Folders” setting.

Are you getting 403s for those images you posted, as well?

[Roger (Roger Fraser)]

That was all sorted. Thank you. Apologies for not updating earlier. Your advice was the solution. Regards, Roger.

[clavaque (Cristián Lávaque)]

Thanks for the update! I’m glad that did it.