sharepoint website error 403

Question

I just created a web application on Sharepoint and followed all the instructions as given. When i created web app, it created the Database on SQL and the new website on IIS. But when i goto browse that website, It gives me the following error -

The website declined to show this webpage HTTP 403
Most likely causes: •This website requires you to log in.

I dont have anywhere login required. What am i doing wrong? Anyone have this problem please help me.

Thanks

Answer 1

It sounds to me like you didn't enable Anonymous access for the Web Application when you initially deployed it. You can either manually change this from IIS, or delete and re-deploy your web app.

Answer 2

I have seen this when the account that acts as the identity for the app pool connected to your SharePoint site is not in the correct groups. Figure out which user is the app pool identity, then add it to the following groups in Computer Management:

• WSS_ADMIN_WPG
• WSS_WPG
• Administrators

Answer 3

Make certain that Enable Default Document is actually enabled.

1. Open IIS manager (start -> run -> type "inetmgr")
2. Select your websites' virtual directory (e.g. <LOCAL COMPUTER> -> Web Sites -> Default Web Site -> <YOUR WEBSITE>)
3. Right-click and select properties
4. Click on Documents tab
5. Verify that Enable Default Document has been checked and not disabled
6. Verify that the list contains the name of your default page (for example, Default.aspx might be missing and needs to be added in)

As in Justin Niessner's answer, make certain Anonymous access has also been enabled.