---
title: Build a custom 404 page
description: Design the page visitors see when a URL does not exist.
url: "https://flatsome.com/docs/404-page"
lastUpdated: 2026-09-30
---

The 404 page is a template like any other, so it can hold whatever helps a lost visitor: a search form, popular products, or links to the main sections.

## Edit the template

1. Open the Builder and go to **Templates**, then choose **Page: 404** under **Pages & Blog**.
2. Change the heading and text. The default reads *Oops! That page can't be found.* with a short hint and a **Search Form** block.
3. Add anything else you want, then save.

The header and footer template parts are included, so the page keeps the site navigation. Remove them for a minimal page.

## Useful additions

- **Search Form**: turn on **Search Categories** in a store to add a product category dropdown.
- **Products** or **Posts**: show best sellers or recent articles so the visit is not wasted.
- **Button**: a clear link back to the homepage or shop.

## Test it

Open a made-up address such as `https://example.com/this-does-not-exist`. If a cache plugin is active, clear its cache first, since cached 404 pages are common.