Cursor error
Cursor: Forbidden ... Enterprise access required
{"error": "Forbidden", "message": "Enterprise access required"}Status: By designLast verified 1 documented fix1 source
What it means
HTTP 403 from Cursor's APIs: the API key is valid but lacks permission, for example calling Enterprise features on a non-Enterprise plan.
Causes
- Valid API key but insufficient permissions (for example Enterprise features on a non-Enterprise plan).
How to fix it
- Fix 1.
Official docs describe the condition only: the endpoint requires Enterprise access. No other fix is documented.
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FAQ
What does "Forbidden ... Enterprise access required" mean in Cursor?
HTTP 403 from Cursor's APIs: the API key is valid but lacks permission, for example calling Enterprise features on a non-Enterprise plan.
How do I fix "Forbidden ... Enterprise access required"?
Official docs describe the condition only: the endpoint requires Enterprise access. No other fix is documented.
Is this Cursor error fixed?
Status: By design. Expected behavior, not a bug. The documented fixes change the setup that triggers it.
Sources
Last verified against 1 source: official docs, maintainer replies and release notes.
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