Returning HTTP 403 in a WebAPI method

Question

How do I return an HTTP 403 from a WebAPI method? I\'ve tried throwing an HttpResponseException with HttpStatusCode.Forbidden

Answer 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!");
}