Fix: You do not have permission to view this directory or page because of the access control list (ACL) configuration or encryption settings for this resource on the Web server.

Yesterday, I uploaded one of my ASP.NET MVC application on local IIS. I got above error message when I tried to access a web page that returns pdf file.

Message was saying:

You do not have permission to view this directory or page because of the access control list (ACL) configuration or encryption settings for this resource on the Web server.

Fix:

1. Open IIS.
2. Select your application and on right panel double click on Authentication icon.
3. You will see a list of authentication options.
4. From the list select Anonymous Authentication and double click on it. A popup will open, select Application Pool Identity option.

Issue will be fixed. Cheers !!