Why am I seeing "Access blocked: This request is blocked by Google’s policies" when trying to log in?

When attempting to log in with Google, you may sometimes see the following error message:

"Access blocked: This request is blocked by Google’s policies. Error 403: disallowed_useragent."
 

This happens most often if you are trying to log in through an embedded browser (sometimes called an in-app browser). These are the mini-browsers that open when you click a link inside another app, such as:

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email apps
• Other mobile apps that display a web page without opening your full browser

Why does this happen?

Google blocks login attempts from embedded browsers because they do not meet Google’s security and privacy requirements.

Embedded browsers:

• Have limited features compared to full browsers like Safari or Chrome.
• Do not always support the latest security standards.
• May expose you to security risks.

To protect your account, Google only allows sign-ins through secure, fully supported browsers.

How to fix it

If you see this message:

1. Copy the link and open it in a full browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.).
2. If you are on iPhone/iPad:
   • Tap the share button in the in-app browser.
   • Select “Open in Safari” (or your preferred browser).
3. If you are on Android:
   • Tap the three dots menu in the top corner.
   • Choose “Open in Chrome” (or your preferred browser).

Once you open the link in a supported browser, you should be able to log in without any issues.

Still stuck?

If you continue to see this error after switching to a full browser, please contact our support team at support@inspirehub.com with details about:

• The app where you clicked the link (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Your device (iPhone, iPad, Android).
• The browser you tried.

We’ll be happy to help you get signed in.