Cannot fix Error 404 Forbidden

[FinalBoss]

Hello,

I have done a lot of research into this error and spent a long time configuring my way around it. I keep getting emails from users saying when they try to register on my site or click a link they receive
"
Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /index.php on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
"

I have tried a lot of fixes and still have problems with a few of my members. Some managed to get through but others didn't. I have tried inserting a file called htaccess with the following in the file:
<IfModule mod_security.c>
   # Turn off mod_security filtering.  SMF is a big boy, it doesn't need its hands held.
   SecFilterEngine Off

   # The below probably isn't needed, but better safe than sorry.
   SecFilterScanPOST Off
</IfModule>

I even tried using repair_Settings. php and setting it all to the recommended settings.

Please help, as it is a massive deterrent to my service and users

Thank you

[Shambles]

Is it http://www.bfaunz.com ?


Which boxes do you have checked under your Server Settings > Cookies & Sessions ?

[FinalBoss]

Hi thanks for quick reply,

Yeah it is the bfaunz one - sorry I didnt post that earlier.

I have the following checked
HelpEnable local storage of cookies
Use database driven sessions
and HelpAllow browsers to go back to cached page

and i have SMFCookie567 as default as per recommended settings in repair settings

[Illori]

have you asked your host about it? maybe they have mod_security enabled and have it set that you cannot disable it.

[a10]

Just some symptom, clicking 'register' button gives http://bfaunz.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=2c3a674c06eed5dd838ca834131cfafa&action=register   -> 404

Using direct url http://bfaunz.com/index.php?action=register   -> works

Don't ask me why :O)

[FinalBoss]

Right! so thanks again for everyone jumping in on the issue so quickly and for all the diverse advice.

have you asked your host about it? maybe they have mod_security enabled and have it set that you cannot disable it.

When I set up with the new hosting company I specified my past issues with mod_security and that SMF could look after itself. Knowing that php has its own holes i told them I would look after it myself but the didnt listen and set it up automatically without my knowledge.

Basically, it was all a host issue - after all the stuff I went through and changes I made, the host was at fault. Which really means I was at fault.

Thanks again for the advice - If i have problems with it again and it turns out to be host I will repost another topic.

Also something weird happened and it decided to post this comment twice

Until then - topic solved

Cheers