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Many users are facing The server replies that you don’t have
permission to download this file HTTP /1.1 403 Forbidden error with IDM
[Internet Download Manager] when try to download YouTube video.
Not only IDM but all other youtube downloading sites and apps are giving error
because on 10 JULY 2024 YouTube has changed its video algorithm in some
regions, causing download problems for some users.
So, to fix it a tried verious ways updating IDM trying dirrerent youtube video
downloader websites and finally got the right way to fix the IDM HTTP /1.1 403
Forbidden issue.
How to Get Rid of HTTP /1.1 403 Forbidden IDM Error
To Fix IDM [Internet Download Manager] Error: HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden, follow
these steps:
Update IDM to the Latest Version
The first step is to ensure you have the latest version of IDM installed.
Outdated versions may encounter issues with downloading certain files.
Check
the IDM website or your current version and update to the latest release,
which is version 6.42.14 as of July 2024.
Remove Old IDM Extension and Install the Latest
After updating IDM, you’ll need to remove any existing IDM extensions or
add-ons from your web browser and install the latest version manually.
For Chrome, you
can find the official IDM extension on the Chrome Web Store. [Visit IDMExtension.com]
For other
browsers like Firefox, you can download the latest extension from the IDM
Extension website.
Try Downloading the File Again
Once you’ve updated IDM and installed the latest extension, try downloading
the file again. The 403 Forbidden error should be resolved, allowing you to
complete the download.
Feedback and Additional Troubleshooting
If the above steps do not resolve the 403 Forbidden error, there may be other
factors at play. Some users have reported success after clearing their
browser’s cache and cookies.
Others have found that the issue is not with
IDM, but rather a change made by YouTube that is blocking downloads from
certain tools.
In those cases, the problem may be outside of IDM’s control.
Please share your feedback on whether the provided steps worked for you or if
you encountered any other issues. The community may be able to offer
additional troubleshooting suggestions.