What is the role of the .htaccess file in 403 Forbidden errors?

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What is the role of the .htaccess file in 403 Forbidden errors?
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The .htaccess file is a configuration file used by Apache web servers. Incorrect directives within this file, such as Deny from all, or improperly configured rewrite rules, can easily trigger a 403 Forbidden error. Carefully review and test any changes made to the .htaccess file.