Why might I be getting a 403 Forbidden error on YouTube, even if I'm logged in?

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Why might I be getting a 403 Forbidden error on YouTube, even if I'm logged in?
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Even when logged in, you might encounter a 403 error due to permission restrictions. The video uploader could have restricted access to specific regions, age groups, or only to authenticated subscribers. Also, a temporary server issue on YouTube's end could cause this.