Are there known ongoing issues causing YouTube 403 Smart Downloads errors?

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Are there known ongoing issues causing YouTube 403 Smart Downloads errors?
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Occasionally, YouTube experiences temporary outages or technical issues that can cause error codes like 403. Checking the YouTube Help Center or social media channels (like Twitter) for announcements about service disruptions can help determine if the error is widespread and temporary. These issues usually resolve themselves within a few hours.