You don't have permission to access /index.php on this server

Hello All,

I had an issue with the server, so i had to take it down for a bit. Prior to taking it down i had made full backup “sudo rsync -Aax” Now that i have restored everything by reversing the directories after ‘sudo rsync -Aax’ When i try to access my page i get this…

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You don’t have permission to access /index.php on this server.

Please advise! I have been trying to find clear instructions but have not been successful yet.