twitter error "HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden'"

Hello, I seem to have a good connection but I'm receiving a "HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden'" error. Please see below. Thanks.

>> c
c = 
  twitter with properties:
          Name: 'MyName'
    ScreenName: 'MyScreenName'
      MetaData: [1×1 struct]
    StatusCode: OK

>> d = search(c,'#MySearch')
d = 
  ResponseMessage with properties:
    StatusLine: 'HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden'
    StatusCode: Forbidden
        Header: [1×10 matlab.net.http.HeaderField]
          Body: [1×1 matlab.net.http.MessageBody]
     Completed: 0

>> ver
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MATLAB Version: 24.2.0.2622594 (R2024b) Prerelease
MATLAB License Number: Prerelease
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Version 10.0 (Build 19045)
Java Version: Java 1.8.0_202-b08 with Oracle Corporation Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM mixed mode
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MATLAB                                                Version 24.2        (R2024b)
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Datafeed Toolbox                                      Version 24.2        (R2024b)
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[Steven Lord]

The object stored in the Body property of d should have a Data property. Does that show anything that looks relevant to this 403 error message? You may want to call string on the Body property if it's not showing the data as text.

Answer 1

[Michael Robbins]

Thanks. There is a more descriptive message there but I'm not sure what the solution is. It reads that I need a higher level of access than the free API service. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.

d.Body.Data.errors
ans = struct with fields:
message: 'You currently have access to a subset of Twitter API v2 endpoints and limited v1.1 endpoints (e.g. media post, oauth) only. If you need access to this endpoint, you may need a different access level. You can learn more here: https://developer.twitter.com/en/portal/product'
code: 453

[Walter Roberson]

I vaguely remember that twitter cut out bots from its free service. Your access is effectively bot access. You will need higher level access.. which probably means that you will need verified (paid) access.

[Michael Robbins]

Thanks. Do you know of another way to read tweets (and LinkedIn and Reddit posts) from MATLAB?

Answer 2

[Ayush]

Hi @Michael Robbins

You may get error 403 if there is a firewall or antivirus software that prevents communication via HTTPS, or there is a rejection of self-signed HTTPS certificate generated by a server. 

If you cannot solve the issue with above suggestion, send the server log at verbose level to Technical Support to troubleshoot further:

https://www.mathworks.com/support/contact_us.html