404 Handling
15-30 minBeginner
Shopify provides a default 404 page. You can customize the text in the Language editor or completely redesign the template.
Prerequisites
- Shopify Admin
Easy Recommended
Edit Default Text
Changing the message without coding.
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Use Language Editor
1
Go to Online Store > Themes > Actions > Edit default theme content
2
Search for '404'
3
Change 'Page not found' to something helpful
4
Add a link to the homepage in the subtext
Verification Checklist
- Visit a non-existent URL (e.g., /404-test)
- Page shows custom content
- Search bar or links are working