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What is the difference between a 401 and a 403 error in the context of API authentication?
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A 401 Unauthorized error indicates that the client is not authenticated, while a 403 Forbidden error indicates that the client is authenticated but does not have permission to access the requested resource. A 401 requires authentication, whereas a 403 means you're authenticated but still denied access.