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forbidden.js
Last updated June 16, 2025
The forbidden file is used to render UI when the forbidden function is invoked during authentication. Along with allowing you to customize the UI, Next.js will return a 403 status code.
app/forbidden.tsx
import Link from 'next/link'
export default function Forbidden() {
return (
<div>
<h2>Forbidden</h2>
<p>You are not authorized to access this resource.</p>
<Link href="/">Return Home</Link>
</div>
)
}Reference
Props
forbidden.js components do not accept any props.
Version History
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
v15.1.0 | forbidden.js introduced. |
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