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jQuery "Access Is Denied" Error

I have an $.ajax() request that queries currency exchange rate information from another web server, which is the reason (I believe) for which I am getting an "Access Is Denied" error on the $.ajax() call.

Is there a way to permit this type of activity?

Solution

  • Yes, you could use JSONP if the remote server can support it (works only with GET requests and it works with the .ajax function as well). Another option is to create a bridge server script on the same domain.

    Here's an article that may help you get started.

    Here's how it works:

    The server must send the data using the following format:

    callback({name : "Smith", id : 1})

    where callback must be configurable.

    So basically jQuery includes a script tag inside the DOM:

    <script type="text/javascript" src="http://distantdomain.com/?jsonp_callback=someRandomName"></script>

    and the someRandomName function will be executed and passed the JSON object.