When there is a new version update available, you will be prompt in your WordPress dashboard to carry out the update. You may encounter error, failure to update or the message "An error occurred while updating. Download Failed. Forbidden". This documentation discuss the scenario and the steps for rectifying the problem. There are two reason why this is happening. Your license key has expired. You recently renew the license but the download permission is not updated for your account. Check your license key expiry date Please login to your account to check your license expiry date. You can read more here on how to check your license key. Recently renewed but unable to update If you recently renew but you can't update through your WordPress dashboard updates, please contact us to address this issue. We will correct the permission on your account.