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This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
The client was unable to update the WPML plugin due to a communication error with the WPML API, receiving a 'Code 403' and a message stating 'Unable to parse data from service response.' The client's hosting provider confirmed that none of the WPML domains were blocked and suggested verifying if certain IP addresses were blocked by WPML.
Solution:
1. We asked the client if any changes were made around the time the issue appeared, such as installing or updating plugins.
2. We requested the client to confirm with their hosting provider that the following domains are allowed:
– wpml.org
– cdn.wpml.org
– api.wpml.org
– api.toolset.com
– cloudfront.net
3. We provided a link to our documentation for further assistance: https://wpml.org/faq/wpml-plugin-cannot-connect-to-wpml-org/
4. We checked with our Systems team to ensure there were no blocks on the IP addresses provided by the client.
5. After confirmation from our Systems team that everything should work correctly, we asked the client to click the "Check now" button to refresh the status.
6. The client confirmed that the issue was resolved after these steps.

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 9 months, 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Mihai Apetrei.

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February 5, 2024 at 3:11 pm #15266840

Alberto

Trying to update the plugin, but it gives an error:

'Your site can't communicate with hidden link. Code 403.'

and

'wpml: Unable to parse data from service response.'

Path: /home/web/www.passepartout-italia.it/www/wp/wp-content/plugins/sitepress-multilingual-cms/vendor/otgs/installer/installer.php

Thanks.
Alberto

February 5, 2024 at 9:39 pm #15268420

Mihai Apetrei
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)

Hi there, Alberto.

Have you done any particular steps around this date? Installing or updating plugins, maybe anything else.

To ensure we are on the same page, has your hosting provider confirmed that allow the following domains?

– wpml.org
– cdn.wpml.org
– api.wpml.org
– api.toolset.com
– cloudfront.net

Please let me know.

https://wpml.org/faq/wpml-plugin-cannot-connect-to-wpml-org/

Mihai Apetrei

February 6, 2024 at 10:18 am #15270502

Alberto

Hi Mihai,

recently I only updated the WordPress version to 6.4.3.
I contacted my hosting provider, they told me that no one of the domains you listed is blocked. They suggested to verify if, by your side, the following IP address are blocked:
178.32.139.9
151.80.34.229

Best regards,
Alberto

February 6, 2024 at 9:21 pm #15273866

Mihai Apetrei
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)

Hi Alberto and thank you for the update.

I will check with the Systems team and I will get back to you as soon as I have an update.

Mihai

February 7, 2024 at 9:10 am #15275319

Mihai Apetrei
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)

Hi Alberto.

The Systems team said that things should now work correctly.

Please check.

Thank you.

Mihai

February 7, 2024 at 9:49 am #15275862

Alberto

Hi Mihai,
it seems the problem is going on...
As you see in my screenshot, I'm not able to update to wpml 4.6.9 and string 3.2.9
Thanks.

no-update.jpg
February 7, 2024 at 10:04 am #15275906

Mihai Apetrei
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)

Can you click the "Check now" button to see if the red X disappears?

February 7, 2024 at 10:10 am #15275913

Alberto

ok, i've done it and now it works.
Thank you for your assistance.
Best regards,
Alberto

February 7, 2024 at 10:11 am #15275916

Mihai Apetrei
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)

Perfect, Alberto.

I'm happy to hear about that!

Can you also please mark this ticket as resolved?

Thank you!

Mihai