When you encounter a 404 error, it means that the URL you entered or the link you clicked on does not exist or is unavailable on the server.
If you experience a 404 error page while browsing a website, you can try the following steps to resolve the issue:
- Check the URL: Ensure that you have entered the correct URL in the address bar and haven’t made any typographical errors.
- Clear Cache: Sometimes, a 404 error can be temporary, Remove your browser data and history and refreshing the page may resolve it.
- .htaccess issue-you might have incorrect coding in your .htaccess file. We recommend renaming that file to .htaccess-backup and refreshing the site to see if anything changes.
Add the following code to the .htaccess file:
# BEGIN WordPress
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
</IfModule>
# END WordPress
How to Access and Edit .htaccess File using cPanel
4. Missing public_html folder: You may have also deleted your public_html folder, or the entire account may need to be recreated. Either way, please contact us immediately via phone or live chat so we can diagnose the problem and assist you further.
5. Report the issue: If you believe the 404 error is a mistake or if you repeatedly encounter it on different pages of the website, you can contact the website administrator or support team to notify them of the problem.
It’s important to note that a 404 error is a client-side error, meaning it originates from the user’s end, rather than a server-side error. However, it typically indicates that the requested page or resource is not available on the server.