Server errors and access

Short reference pages on the errors and access problems that come up when you are moving files between servers or looking at an unfamiliar site. Each one explains what the response actually means before it gets to fixes.

Server responses

401 UnauthorizedAuthentication is missing or wrong

403 ForbiddenAuthenticated, but not permitted

406 Not AcceptableContent negotiation failed

413 Request Entity Too LargeUpload exceeds the server limit

Access and transfer

What is FTPAnd how to find your access details

SFTP in FileZillaConnecting over SFTP

Identifying a CMSWorking out what a site runs on

301 redirects in WordPressHow redirect handling works