How can I resolve the 'Forbidden - perhaps check your credentials?' error when creating a CMS item in Webflow?

Below are several troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Verify the API Token Permissions
   Make sure that the API token you’re using has the required permissions to create CMS items in the collection. Regenerate the token if necessary and confirm that it's properly set in your API request headers.

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   Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN

2. Double-Check the HTTP Headers and Request Format
   Ensure that your request follows the Webflow API documentation format. Apart from the Authorization header, verify that other required headers (like Content-Type) are set correctly. For example:

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   Content-Type: application/json
   Accept-Version: 1.0.0

3. Review Field Definitions in Your CMS Collection
   If any CMS fields require specific formats (like references, options, or unique constraints), verify that the data you’re sending matches these types. Incorrect data formats can sometimes result in seemingly unrelated permission errors.

4. Confirm the Endpoint URL
   Double-check the URL endpoint (it should include the correct site_id and collection_id) and ensure that there are no extra characters or typos. For example:

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   POST https://api.webflow.com/collections/{collection_id}/items

5. Check for IP Restrictions or Other Security Settings
   Some configurations might limit API requests based on IP or other security rules. Make sure there are no network-level restrictions preventing access.

6. Re-establish the Integration if Necessary
   If the issue persists, try disconnecting and reconnecting your integration between platforms to refresh any authentication tokens or configurations.

Following these steps should help identify and resolve the “Forbidden - perhaps check your credentials?” error when creating a new CMS item on Webflow.