Create a custom 404 page

A 404 page appears when a visitor navigates to a URL that doesn't exist on your site. Composer lets you designate any existing page as the 404 page in Domain Settings, so visitors see your site's branding and a helpful message rather than a generic browser error.

A "404 page" is the error message that users see when they try to view a page that doesn't exist on your site. This can happen if they follow an outdated link, or type in a web URL incorrectly.

This one, from Finalsite.com, lets users know that they've made a mistake with the address and invites them to click back to our home page. This simple, clean approach to 404 pages is common, although some websites put a little more creativity into theirs.

If you want to create a custom 404 page that's more engaging, you can do that easily. You may want to have a 404 page that utilizes your site's style for a more integrated experience. Another option is to automatically redirect users to the site directory, which is handy for site users who may be having trouble locating a specific site page.

To set a 404 page for your school, first click to open Domain Settings.

On the Domain Settings window, select the Landing Pages tab.

Find the 404 Page entry, and click Choose Page.

A new menu will appear; you can create a custom 404 page and choose it, or select any other page on your site to be the 404 page. Whenever a visitor attempts to access a site page that does not exist, they will be redirected to the page you select here.