What are the correct file permissions for WordPress to prevent 403 errors?

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What are the correct file permissions for WordPress to prevent 403 errors?
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The recommended file permissions for WordPress are 755 for directories and 644 for files. Incorrect permissions, especially on the `wp-admin` directory or specific files within it, can lead to a 403 Forbidden error. You can adjust these via your FTP client or hosting control panel.