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title: "How to resolve '404 Not Found' on a website?"  
description: "How to resolve '404 Not Found' on a website?"  
author: "Baishakhi Ghosh"  
published: 2024-01-09  
updated: 2024-01-09  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108954/how-to-resolve-404-not-found-on-a-website  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to resolve '404 Not Found' on a website?



## Answers

### Answer by Baishakhi Ghosh

Encountering a '404 Not Found' error on a [website](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12445/5-ways-to-make-your-website-more-professional) indicates that the requested page could not be found on the server. To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:

**Check the URL:** Ensure the entered URL is accurate and correctly spelled. Typos or missing characters can lead to a '404 Not Found' error.

**Refresh the Page:** Sometimes, a [temporary](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/2292/how-to-set-temporary-path-of-jdk-in-windows) glitch may cause the error. Refresh the page by pressing **Ctrl + R** (Windows/Linux) or **Cmd + R** (Mac), or click the refresh icon in your browser.

**Clear Browser Cache:** Cached data may be outdated or corrupted, leading to the error. Clear your browser cache and try accessing the page again.

**Try a Different Browser:** [Testing](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/101/acceptance-testing) the URL in a different browser can help determine if the issue is browser-specific.

**Check for Page Movement:** The [content](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12427/4-types-of-blog-phrases-that-keep-content-readers-engaged) may have been moved or deleted. Navigate to the website's homepage and explore the site's [structure](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/302153/structured-vs-unstructured-data-key-differences) to locate the desired page.

**Contact the Website Administrator:** If the issue persists, reach out to the website administrator or support team. They can provide information on the status of the page and offer assistance.

**[Search Engines](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/332055/list-of-ai-based-search-engines):** Use a [search engine](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12599/search-engine-marketing-importance) to find the desired content. Sometimes, the page may have been relocated, and a search can help locate its new address.

**Check for Server Issues:** The '404 Not Found' error can also result from server-side problems. The website may be experiencing technical difficulties, and contacting the [hosting](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/306756/why-growing-websites-often-outgrow-shared-hosting-environments) provider can help resolve server-related issues.

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By following these steps, you can [troubleshoot](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1617/desktop-troubleshooting) and resolve the '404 Not Found' error, ensuring a smoother browsing experience.

Read also: [How to fix a slow Android phone](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108958/how-to-fix-a-slow-android-phone)


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