How can I determine if a hotlink protection configuration is causing a 403 error?

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How can I determine if a hotlink protection configuration is causing a 403 error?
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Hotlink protection prevents other websites from directly linking to your images and other files. If it's overly aggressive, it can cause 403 errors even for legitimate users. Temporarily disable hotlink protection in your web server configuration or CDN. If the error resolves, adjust the settings to allow your own website to access the resources.