# 403 error can close option position

**URL:** <https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/403-error-can-close-option-position/15626>\
**Category:** Alpaca Account Troubleshooting\
**Created:** [December 18, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/403-error-can-close-option-position/15626 "2024-12-18T15:43:09Z")\
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I’m trying to close an option put position on the ui. It will not close . I’m lost a large amount of money. I emailed support and I can reach a real person. I can post other order it is just this position. Please help me stop the bleeding.

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