How do I create an error page in HTML?

Posted on by Muna Meyer

How do I create an error page in HTML?

Let us jump into step one of our tutorial.

  1. Step 1: Create an HTML Landing Web Page. Let us start by simply creating a basic HTML page. This will be the foundation for creating a more exciting and informative 404!
  2. Step 2: Tell the Server to Use Your HTML 404! Error Page.
  3. Step 3: Save . htaccess File to the Root Directory.

What is 404 HTML?

The HTTP 404 Not Found response status code indicates that the server cannot find the requested resource. Links that lead to a 404 page are often called broken or dead links and can be subject to link rot. A 404 status code only indicates that the resource is missing: not whether the absence is temporary or permanent.

What is error template?

It is used by other templates to signal an error, for example invalid input, which can then either be displayed to the editor or caught and handled by other templates.

How do I create a custom error page?

Creating a custom error page

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. In the ADVANCED section of the cPanel home screen, click Error Pages:
  3. Under Step 1, select the domain you want to configure for error pages.
  4. Under Step 2, click the error page that you want to customize.
  5. Type the HTML that you want to use in the error page.
  6. Click Save.

How do I create a 404 error page?

What should a 404 page include?

  1. A light touch. A little comic relief is always welcome on an error page.
  2. Link to your best content. 3 or 4 links to great content on your site should help guide lost visitors to something they find interesting.
  3. Call to action.
  4. Keep it simple.

How do I get a 404 error?

One typical trigger for an error 404 message is when the page has been deleted from the website. The page was moved to another URL and the redirection was done incorrectly. You entered an incorrect URL address. Although it happens very rarely, sometimes the server malfunctions.

How do I style a 404 page?

How to Create a Great Custom 404 Error Page

  1. Step 1: Design the Page. At the start of your design process, you need to decide how funny and creative you want your custom 404 page to be.
  2. Step 2: Configure the Server.
  3. Step 3: Test Your Configuration.
  4. Step 4: Track 404 Sessions in Google Analytics.