Is there a difference between a 403 error and a 401 error in Google Docs?

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Is there a difference between a 403 error and a 401 error in Google Docs?
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Yes. A 401 error (Unauthorized) means you haven't provided valid credentials (username/password). A 403 error (Forbidden) means you *have* provided credentials, but you don't have the permission to access the requested resource. Essentially, 401 is about authentication, while 403 is about authorization.