Setting up Custom Errors

Custom Errors

Overview#

Custom Errors allow you to control what visitors see when an error occurs on your website. Instead of displaying a generic server message, you can create custom responses for specific HTTP error codes.

This can provide a better user experience and help visitors find their way back to your website.

Common Error Codes#

Some commonly used error codes include:

• 404 – Page Not Found
• 403 – Access Forbidden
• 500 – Internal Server Error
• 503 – Service Unavailable

You can create custom responses for these and other HTTP status codes.

Add a Custom Error#

To create a custom error response:

1. Log in to your hosting control panel.
2. Open Custom Errors.
3. Click Add Custom Error.
4. Select the desired Status Code.
5. Choose a Type.
6. Enter the required Value.
7. Click Add Record.

Your custom error will be added immediately.

Custom Error Types#

The available options may vary depending on the selected error code.

Common actions include:

• Displaying a custom page
• Redirecting visitors to another page
• Returning a custom response

Select the option that best suits your website requirements.

Edit or Remove a Custom Error#

After creating a custom error, it will appear in your list of configured error responses.

From there, you can:

• Edit existing settings
• Remove custom error rules
• Create additional error responses

When to Use Custom Errors#

Custom Errors are useful for:

• Creating a branded 404 page
• Redirecting visitors when content has moved
• Displaying maintenance messages
• Providing helpful navigation when errors occur