M. Check Updates failed with error Forbidden ... message appears in CONNECTION Client


Applies To
Product(s):CONNECTION Client
Version(s):ALL
Area: Connecting
Date Logged
& Current Version
Aug2019

Problem:

When manually updating the program the following appears: 

CONNECTION Issues: 

Check Updates failed with error Forbidden

Why and how to avoid the problem?

Solution:

Current signed-in user does not have "Product Delivery - Download" role. The company appointed Bentley On-site Admin did not give the user ability to download software from Bentley. 

Workaround:

1. Ask Bentley On-site Admin to download application and make it available to you.

OR

2. Ask Bentley On-site Admin to update your User role to include "Product Delivery - Download" role.

See Also

Bentley CONNECTION Client

Bentley AutoPIPE