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title: "Getting Error 1003 while trying to open a linked Flow"
slug: "getting-error-1003-while-trying-to-open-a-linked-flow"
updated: 2026-08-06T13:45:47Z
published: 2026-08-06T13:45:47Z
canonical: "support.whatfix.com/getting-error-1003-while-trying-to-open-a-linked-flow"
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# Error 1003: Direct IP access not allowed

## Issue

You attempted to open a linked Flow after completing another Flow, but it fails to open, displaying **Error 1003 - **Direct IP Access not allowed**.

![error_1003_flow](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/error_1003_flow.png)

## Probable Cause

The error occurs when the Flow is linked incorrectly, particularly when the Flow ID is not in the required format.

## Suggested Solution

While [linking the Flows](/studio/docs/linking-two-flows), ensure that the Flow ID of the Flow you want to link is in the following format:

**wfx-< flow ID >**

Info:

For more information on how to copy the Flow ID and connect the Flows, see [Link two Flows](/studio/docs/linking-two-flows).

Note:

If the issue persists, contact [support@whatfix.com](http://mailto:support@whatfix.com?subject=**Error%201003%20-%20**Direct%20IP%20Access%20not%20allowed**.&amp;body=Hi%0A%0APlease%20help%20me%20with%20the%20error%20-%20Direct%20IP%20Access%20not%20allowed%20-%20on%20my%20Flows.%20).

## Related

- [How do I find the Flow ID?](/how-do-i-find-the-flow-id.md)