How can I resolve the CORS blocked issue I encountered when using attributes from Fin Sweet in Webflow?

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September 22, 2023

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To resolve the CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) blocked issue when using attributes from Fin Sweet in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

Understand CORS: CORS is a security mechanism implemented by web browsers to prevent cross-origin requests, where a web page makes a request to a different domain. When a web page tries to access resources (such as fonts, images, or APIs) from a domain different from the one it originated from, CORS policies may block the request for security reasons.
Identify the issue: If you encounter a CORS blocked issue when using attributes from Fin Sweet in Webflow, it means that the resource you are trying to access from Fin Sweet's domain is being blocked by the browser due to CORS policies.
Contact the provider: First, reach out to Fin Sweet's customer support or documentation to check if they explicitly support CORS requests. The provider may have a workaround or specific configuration to allow cross-origin requests.
Use a proxy server: If Fin Sweet does not explicitly support CORS requests, you can set up a proxy server to bypass the CORS restrictions. The proxy server acts as a middleman between your website and the Fin Sweet domain, making the request on your behalf. You can set up a server-side code (e.g., Node.js) that forwards the request to Fin Sweet and returns the response to your website. This way, the browser sees the request as coming from the same origin and does not block it.
Configure the proxy: To configure the proxy server, set up an endpoint in your server-side code that receives the requests from your website. Within this endpoint, make the necessary request to Fin Sweet using libraries like axios or fetch. Once you receive the response, forward it back to your website.
Update your Webflow project: In your Webflow project, instead of directly accessing the attributes from Fin Sweet, update your code to make the request to your proxy server's endpoint. The endpoint will then retrieve the desired attributes from Fin Sweet and pass them back to your website.

By following these steps and setting up a proxy server, you can work around the CORS blocked issue when using attributes from Fin Sweet in Webflow.

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