Does changing the User-Agent string in IDM help with the 403 error?

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Does changing the User-Agent string in IDM help with the 403 error?
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Sometimes, changing the User-Agent string in IDM's settings can help disguise IDM as a standard web browser, potentially bypassing YouTube's detection. You can find options to modify the User-Agent in IDM's download settings or preferences. Experiment with different common browser User-Agents.