How do I return an HTTP 403 from a WebAPI method? I’ve tried throwing an HttpResponseException with HttpStatusCode.Forbidden, and I’ve tried
return request.CreateErrorResponse(HttpStatusCode.Forbidden, pEx);
Neither of which work. Both ALWAYS return an HTTP 200. What am I missing? It has to be something simple but I don’t see it.
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Method 1
You might have a problem with your routing configuration. Below is a working sample. Put it in your controller and see if it works. If it doesn’t, check your routing with a diagnostic tool (i.e. Cobisi Routing Assistant).
public HttpResponseMessage GetSomeString(int id)
{
// This method is not allowed!
return this.Request.CreateErrorResponse(HttpStatusCode.Forbidden, "This method is not allowed!");
}
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