# 403 Forbidden on /data/api/v1/scan/projects using Ignition 8.3 API Key

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**Category:** Ignition\
**Created:** [July 9, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/403-forbidden-on-data-api-v1-scan-projects-using-ignition-8-3-api-key/116321 "2026-07-09T10:25:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![Kevin.Herron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/kevin.herron/32/7259_2.png) [@Kevin.Herron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin.Herron)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/403-forbidden-on-data-api-v1-scan-projects-using-ignition-8-3-api-key/116321/2 "2026-07-09T12:00:54Z")

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Have you done this step?

> [@Ignition 8.3 API Usage Guide (via Postman)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-api-usage-guide-via-postman/93935/1):
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> 1. In `Platform > Security > General Settings`, assign the write-level Security Level to `Gateway Write Permissions` and choose the "AnyOf" option (unless intent is otherwise):
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> ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/3X/e/9/e993d1437c6d4e40aeee4ea0bb6bd6991fa7d98e.png)

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