If you are starting a new account you may need to create an .htaccess file in order to view your website:
403 forbidden Error will show up instead of your home page unless you have an .htaccess:
![403 Error Fix](https://zenwebmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-2.54.13-PM-1366x355.png)
To fix go to “File Explorer” In Cpanel (or FTP) then enter the “public_html” folder and create(+File) or Edit the file: Name it: .htaccess
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Add the content below to the .htaccess file starting with “# Begin WordPress” & ending with “# END WordPress“
# BEGIN WordPress RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase / RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /index.php [L] # END WordPress Please see the official WordPress htaccess page for more options
Please let us know if you need any assistance.