404

Not Found

Client Error

RFC 7231

The server cannot find the requested resource.

Detailed Information

The 404 error status code indicates that the server can't find the requested resource. Links that lead to a 404 page are often called broken or dead links and can be a significant issue for a website's user experience and SEO.

Common Examples

•Accessing a deleted page
•Mistyped URL
•Broken links to resources

Common Uses

•Missing webpage handling
•Deleted resource requests
•Invalid API endpoints

Best Practices

•Provide helpful error messages
•Include navigation options to valid pages
•Monitor and fix broken links regularly

Additional Resources

Similar Status Codes

400

Bad Request

The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error.

401

Unauthorized

The request requires user authentication.

402

Payment Required

Reserved for future use.