{"id":9949,"date":"2018-06-08T05:22:35","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T05:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/?p=9949"},"modified":"2025-01-18T23:34:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T23:34:19","slug":"how-to-fix-error-404","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/uk\/tutorials\/how-to-fix-error-404","title":{"rendered":"How to fix error 404 not found"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Error 404 is an HTTP status code indicating that the server can&rsquo;t find a web page. Usually, this happens when the URL is incorrect or the page has been deleted or moved.<\/p><p>For website owners, having frequent 404 errors can disengage visitors, leading to a poor user experience. Additionally, these issues can negatively impact your site&rsquo;s search engine optimization (SEO) by affecting crawling and indexing.<\/p><p>This article will explain the main causes behind the 404 error not found message. We&rsquo;ll also offer simple methods to fix the problem and show you how to check if your website has any 404 errors.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.hostinger.com\/content\/tutorials\/pdf\/HTTP-Status-Codes-Cheat-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download comprehensive HTTP status codes cheat sheet<\/a><\/p><p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-the-404-error\">What causes the 404 error?<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e735956\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"441\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/google-chrome-404-1024x441.png\" alt=\"A 404 error page on Google Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-117152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-chrome-404-1024x441.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-chrome-404-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-chrome-404-150x65.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-chrome-404-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-chrome-404-1536x661.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-chrome-404-2048x881.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>A 404 error code typically occurs when the web server can&rsquo;t find the requested page. Here are the most common reasons why it happens:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mistyped URL<\/strong>. Simple spelling mistakes in the URL prevent the server from finding the intended page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moved or deleted page<\/strong>. When a website owner deletes or moves a page without setting up a proper redirect, visitors will encounter a 404 error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DNS issues<\/strong>. If the domain name isn&rsquo;t correctly pointed to the server, the system will fail to locate the requested resource.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broken or dead links<\/strong>. Whether internal or external, linked content that points to a non-existent page can trigger a 404 error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>File permissions<\/strong>. Incorrect file permissions can block access to specific web pages, resulting in an error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrupted .htaccess file<\/strong>. A misconfigured or corrupted <strong>.htaccess<\/strong> file can also cause 404 errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-error-404-not-found\">How to fix error 404 not found<\/h2><p>From restarting the web browser to restoring backup files, this section will explain how to fix 404 error messages. Note that the first method is for end-users, while the other steps are for website owners and administrators.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-perform-basic-troubleshooting\">1. Perform basic troubleshooting<\/h3><p>Sometimes, it only takes a quick fix to solve error 404. For visitors, we suggest trying these simple troubleshooting steps to identify whether the issue lies with your browser or device:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restart browser<\/strong>. Close and reopen the browser to reload the page, as this can refresh the connection and resolve the problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear cache and cookies<\/strong>. <a href=\"\/uk\/tutorials\/clear-browser-cache\">Clear your browser cache<\/a>, cookies, and history to ensure outdated or corrupted data isn&rsquo;t causing the error page to appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check for typos<\/strong>. Double-check the URL for spelling mistakes or missing characters that could prevent the server from locating the specific page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use another device<\/strong>. Access the website from a different device &ndash; maybe the 404 page not found error affects only one device or session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switch to incognito<\/strong>. Use an incognito or private browsing window, which doesn&rsquo;t store cache or cookies, to see if a fresh session resolves the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If the issue persists, inform the website owner or someone responsible for the site you&rsquo;re trying to visit. Look for contact information on the site&rsquo;s Contact Us page or footer area and let them know about the issue.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-use-hostinger-ai-troubleshooter\">2. Use Hostinger AI Troubleshooter<\/h3><p>If you <a href=\"\/uk\/wordpress-hosting\">host your WordPress site on Hostinger<\/a>, try our AI Troubleshooter to detect and resolve 404 errors automatically. This tool identifies the root cause and provides tailored solutions to fix the issue.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to use Hostinger&rsquo;s AI Troubleshooter:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to <a href=\"\/uk\/tutorials\/hpanel-tutorial\">hPanel<\/a> and navigate to <strong>Websites &rarr; Dashboard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e7389cf\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-dashboard-highlighted-1024x350.png\" alt=\"The Dashboard button in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-117153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-dashboard-highlighted-1024x350.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-dashboard-highlighted-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-dashboard-highlighted-150x51.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-dashboard-highlighted-768x262.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-dashboard-highlighted-1536x525.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-dashboard-highlighted-2048x700.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your dashboard&rsquo;s left sidebar, go to <strong>WordPress &rarr; AI Troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tool will automatically scan your website for errors. If it detects a 404 error, AI Troubleshooter will provide details on when the error occurred and check the server, error logs, and website files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the scan is complete, the tool will suggest actions to take. You can apply the fixes yourself or let the tool resolve the problem by clicking the <strong>Fix my website<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e73bdf1\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-wordpress-ai-troubleshooter-fix-my-website-highlighted-1024x502.png\" alt=\"The Fix my website button in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-117154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-wordpress-ai-troubleshooter-fix-my-website-highlighted-1024x502.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-wordpress-ai-troubleshooter-fix-my-website-highlighted-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-wordpress-ai-troubleshooter-fix-my-website-highlighted-150x74.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-wordpress-ai-troubleshooter-fix-my-website-highlighted-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-wordpress-ai-troubleshooter-fix-my-website-highlighted-1536x753.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-wordpress-ai-troubleshooter-fix-my-website-highlighted-2048x1004.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After that, check your website to confirm the issue has been resolved. If the problem persists, hit <strong>Try another solution<\/strong> for alternative fixes.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-check-domain-dns-settings\">3. Check domain DNS settings<\/h3><p>When your domain isn&rsquo;t correctly pointed to the hosting server, it can result in a 404 response code. <a href=\"\/uk\/tutorials\/what-is-dns\">DNS settings<\/a> control how your domain connects to the server, and even a minor misconfiguration can cause the requested domain name to be inaccessible.<\/p><p>To resolve this issue, verify that the DNS configurations are correct. If your domain and hosting are with Hostinger, the domain will automatically point to the correct hosting server.<\/p><p>However, if you own a hosting plan from Hostinger but use a domain from another provider, follow these steps:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>hPanel &rarr; Websites &rarr; Dashboard &rarr; Hosting Plan &rarr; Plan Details<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e73ef61\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"1000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-plan-details-selected.png\" alt=\"The Plan Details menu in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-117155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-plan-details-selected.png 632w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-plan-details-selected-190x300.png 190w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-plan-details-selected-95x150.png 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Website Details<\/strong> section, you&rsquo;ll find your hosting account&rsquo;s IP address. Similarly, check the <strong>Nameservers<\/strong> section to write down the correct nameservers.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e7420cd\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"413\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-hosting-plan-details-1024x413.png\" alt=\"The Website IP address and Current nameserver information in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-117156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-hosting-plan-details-1024x413.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-hosting-plan-details-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-hosting-plan-details-150x61.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-hosting-plan-details-768x310.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-hosting-plan-details-1536x620.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-hosting-plan-details-2048x826.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your domain provider&rsquo;s control panel and update the DNS settings with the correct information to resolve the error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, wait for the DNS to propagate, which can take up to <strong>24<\/strong> hours. Periodically check the status using online tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/dnschecker.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNS Checker<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dnsmap.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNSMap<\/a>, or <a href=\"http:\/\/whatsmydns.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whatsmydns.net<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-fix-file-permissions\">4. Fix file permissions<\/h3><p>File and folder permissions control who can access, edit, or run the data on your hosting account. When these settings are incorrect, the server may block access to certain pages, leading to error 404.<\/p><p>For Hostinger customers, here are the steps to reset file permissions in hPanel:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Websites &rarr; Dashboard &rarr; Advanced &rarr; Fix File Ownership<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box to confirm that you want to reset the file permissions to default.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Execute<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e74511f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-advanced-fix-file-ownership-execute-highlighted-1024x432.png\" alt=\"The Execute button in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-117157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-advanced-fix-file-ownership-execute-highlighted-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-advanced-fix-file-ownership-execute-highlighted-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-advanced-fix-file-ownership-execute-highlighted-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-advanced-fix-file-ownership-execute-highlighted-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-advanced-fix-file-ownership-execute-highlighted-1536x648.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-websites-advanced-fix-file-ownership-execute-highlighted-2048x864.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>\n\n<div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Hostinger&rsquo;s default permissions are set to <strong>644<\/strong> for files, meaning the owner can read and write, while others can only read. For folders, it&rsquo;s <strong>755<\/strong>, which allows the owner to read, write, and execute and others to only read and execute.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"\/uk\/web-hosting\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\" alt=\"Hostinger web hosting banner\" class=\"wp-image-98604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner-150x44.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner-768x225.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>If you want more control over file or folder permissions, you can set them manually in the file manager. Here&rsquo;s how:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your hosting provider&rsquo;s file manager and open the <strong>public_html<\/strong> directory where your website files are stored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the file or folder and select <strong>Permissions<\/strong> or a similar option.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e749989\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-highlighted-1024x690.png\" alt=\"The Permissions option in a file manager\" class=\"wp-image-117158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-highlighted-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-highlighted-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-highlighted-150x101.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-highlighted-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-highlighted-1536x1034.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-highlighted.png 1776w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust permissions accordingly by ticking the appropriate boxes.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e74c938\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-1024x888.png\" alt=\"The Permissions window in a file manager\" class=\"wp-image-117159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-1024x888.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-150x130.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions-768x666.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-permissions.png 1202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-disable-and-recreate-the-htaccess-file\">5. Disable and recreate the .htaccess file<\/h3><p>A corrupted or misconfigured <strong>.htaccess<\/strong> file can cause a 404 error, so consider disabling it and recreating a new one to resolve the issue. <strong>.htaccess<\/strong> manages URL redirections, access control, and various website functionalities. When this file breaks, it can lead to page not found issues.<\/p><p>Follow these instructions to disable and <a href=\"\/uk\/tutorials\/locate-and-create-htaccess\">recreate the .htaccess file<\/a>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>public_html<\/strong> directory via your hosting&rsquo;s file manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the <strong>.htaccess<\/strong> file and choose <strong>Rename<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e74fc29\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/file-manager-rename-highlighted-1024x699.png\" alt=\"The Rename option in a file manager\" class=\"wp-image-117160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-rename-highlighted-1024x699.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-rename-highlighted-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-rename-highlighted-150x102.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-rename-highlighted-768x525.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-rename-highlighted.png 1432w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give it a new name to disable it, such as <strong>.htaccess_old<\/strong>, then save the changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>New File<\/strong> and name it <strong>.htaccess<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e752ede\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/file-manager-new-file-1024x616.png\" alt=\"The New file window in a file manager\" class=\"wp-image-117161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-new-file-1024x616.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-new-file-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-new-file-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-new-file-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-new-file.png 1204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy and paste the code below into the new file:<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">&lt;IfModule mod_rewrite.c&gt;\nRewriteEngine On\nRewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f\nRewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d\nRewriteRule . \/index.html [L]\n&lt;\/IfModule&gt;<\/pre><p>For WordPress sites, use the following code snippets instead:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\"># BEGIN WordPress\n&lt;IfModule mod_rewrite.c&gt;\nRewriteEngine On\nRewriteBase \/\nRewriteRule ^index.php$ - [L]\nRewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f\nRewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d\nRewriteRule . \/index.php [L]\n&lt;\/IfModule&gt;\n# END WordPress<\/pre><ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, hit the <strong>Save<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e756354\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/file-manager-save-highlighted-1024x457.png\" alt=\"The Save button in a file manager's editor\" class=\"wp-image-117162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-save-highlighted-1024x457.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-save-highlighted-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-save-highlighted-150x67.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-save-highlighted-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-save-highlighted-1536x686.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/file-manager-save-highlighted-2048x914.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-restore-backup-files\">6. Restore backup files<\/h3><p>If some of your website pages have been deleted or corrupted, <a href=\"\/uk\/tutorials\/backups\/downloading-website-backup\">restoring a backup<\/a> can help recover lost content and resolve 404 errors. This method is beneficial when external links redirect visitors to missing pages.<\/p><p>Note that the exact steps depend on how you previously backed up your site. Here&rsquo;s how to do it in Hostinger&rsquo;s hPanel:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Websites<\/strong> <strong>&rarr;<\/strong> <strong>Dashboard<\/strong> and choose <strong>Files &rarr; Backups<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To fully restore the website, click <strong>Select<\/strong> under the <strong>Restore website<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e759fdd\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1024x546.png\" alt=\"The Select button in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-117163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1536x819.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-2048x1093.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose your preferred backup date from the available options and hit <strong>Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e75ce24\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"303\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/hpanel-full-website-restore-restore-highlighted-1024x303.png\" alt=\"The Restore button in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-117164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-full-website-restore-restore-highlighted-1024x303.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-full-website-restore-restore-highlighted-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-full-website-restore-restore-highlighted-150x44.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-full-website-restore-restore-highlighted-768x227.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-full-website-restore-restore-highlighted-1536x454.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-full-website-restore-restore-highlighted-2048x606.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alternatively, if you want to restore specific files or folders, choose <strong>File Backups<\/strong> instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a backup date and click <strong>Next Step<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e760025\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1-1024x546.png\" alt=\"The Next step button in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-117165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1-1536x819.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-files-backups-next-step-highlighted-1-2048x1093.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the files or folders you want to restore. You can choose multiple items by checking the boxes next to each one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once selected, click <strong>Restore files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e762d57\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/hpanel-public-html-restore-files-highlighted-1024x721.png\" alt=\"The Restore files button in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-117166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-public-html-restore-files-highlighted-1024x721.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-public-html-restore-files-highlighted-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-public-html-restore-files-highlighted-150x106.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-public-html-restore-files-highlighted-768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-public-html-restore-files-highlighted-1536x1081.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/hpanel-public-html-restore-files-highlighted.png 1856w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-check-for-404-errors-on-your-website\">How to check for 404 errors on your website<\/h2><p>It&rsquo;s important to regularly check for 404 errors to keep your website running smoothly and avoid frustrating visitors. Below are several methods to help identify and address these issues properly.<\/p><p><strong>Google Search Console<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Search Console (GSC)<\/a> offers valuable features to monitor and maintain your website&rsquo;s health. You can go to <strong>Indexing &rarr; Pages<\/strong> and select <strong>Not found (404)<\/strong> under the <strong>Why pages aren&rsquo;t indexed<\/strong> section to see a list of pages that trigger 404 errors.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e7659df\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"797\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/google-search-console-why-pages-arent-indexed-not-found-404-1024x797.png\" alt=\"The Not found (404) data in Google Search Console\" class=\"wp-image-117167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-search-console-why-pages-arent-indexed-not-found-404-1024x797.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-search-console-why-pages-arent-indexed-not-found-404-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-search-console-why-pages-arent-indexed-not-found-404-150x117.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-search-console-why-pages-arent-indexed-not-found-404-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-search-console-why-pages-arent-indexed-not-found-404-1536x1195.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/google-search-console-why-pages-arent-indexed-not-found-404.png 1702w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Alternatively, enter the URL you want to check into the search bar at the top. The tool will show whether the URL is indexed or returns a 404 error. After fixing the issue on your website, you can ask Google to reindex the page.<\/p><p><strong>Link checker tools<\/strong><\/p><p>Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.screamingfrog.co.uk\/seo-spider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Screaming Frog<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/broken-link-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ahrefs&rsquo; Broken Link Checker<\/a> are excellent for finding 404 errors. These tools scan your domain to detect errors or broken pages, so you can correct them before they affect user experience or search engine performance.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69df81e768a34\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ahrefs-broken-link-checker-scan-results-1024x505.png\" alt=\"The Ahrefs Broken Link Checker scan results\" class=\"wp-image-117168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/ahrefs-broken-link-checker-scan-results-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/ahrefs-broken-link-checker-scan-results-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/ahrefs-broken-link-checker-scan-results-150x74.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/ahrefs-broken-link-checker-scan-results-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/uk\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/10\/ahrefs-broken-link-checker-scan-results.png 1506w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Manual checks<\/strong><\/p><p>While automated tools are helpful, manual checks provide a more hands-on approach. Regularly review your website&rsquo;s internal links to ensure they direct users to the correct pages.<\/p><p>Additionally, consider user-reported errors, as visitors may uncover 404 errors that automated scans missed or find pages that these tools haven&rsquo;t indexed.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-fixing-404-errors-is-crucial-for-seo\">Why fixing 404 errors is crucial for SEO<\/h2><p>Addressing error 404 is necessary to preserve your website&rsquo;s <a href=\"\/uk\/tutorials\/what-is-seo\">SEO<\/a> performance. Here&rsquo;s why fixing this issue matters:<\/p><p><strong>User experience<\/strong><\/p><p>404 errors can discourage visitors, leading to higher bounce rates and reduced engagement. Users will likely leave your website and seek information elsewhere when they encounter broken pages. This signals search engines that your website doesn&rsquo;t provide a good user experience.<\/p><p><strong>Crawling and indexing<\/strong><\/p><p>Search engines like Google rely on crawling to discover and index content on your website. Frequent website 404 error messages can interfere with the process. As a result, your pages may be left out of search engine results pages (SERPs) or even lead to potential penalties, impacting your site&rsquo;s visibility.<\/p><p><strong>Lnk equity<\/strong><\/p><p>Broken links cause link equity loss, affecting your site&rsquo;s SEO. Backlinks from other websites that lead to 404 error pages lose their SEO value. Over time, this can diminish your site&rsquo;s authority and reduce its ranking potential in search results.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>Addressing 404 errors is crucial for maintaining a positive user experience and ensuring good SEO health on your website. When users encounter broken links, they may leave your website, leading to increased bounce rates and decreased search engine rankings.<\/p><p>Conducting regular website audits helps identify and fix issues before they affect your visitors. You can use tools like Google Search Console to monitor 404 errors and other potential problems, enabling you to resolve them quickly.<\/p><p>By prioritizing these actions, you enhance your website&rsquo;s usability and search visibility, ultimately contributing to a more successful online presence.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-error-404-faq\">Error 404 FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728287045054\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is error 404?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Error 404, also known as 404 not found, is an HTTP status code that appears when the server can&rsquo;t find the requested resource. This typically happens when a user attempts to access a page that has been deleted, moved, or never existed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728287058063\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I prevent 404 errors in the future?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To prevent 404 errors, periodically audit your website for broken links, ensure all URLs are correctly configured, and <a href=\"\/uk\/tutorials\/301-redirects-in-wordpress\">use 301 redirects<\/a> for any moved pages. Additionally, tools like Google Search Console let you proactively monitor and address potential issues.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728287071246\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Should I customize the 404 pages on my website?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, we recommend customizing your 404 pages. A well-designed custom error 404 page can guide users to relevant content, enhancing their experience. 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