How do I make a custom 404 page

I’m getting somewhere, I think… I’ve found this:

<?php

/**

?* The 404 template file

?*

?* @package Go

?*/

get_header();

Go\page_title();

?>

<div class="content-area__wrapper">

? ? <div class="content-area entry-content not-found w-full m-auto p-x">

? ? ? ? <?php get_search_form(); ?>

? ? </div>

</div>

<?php

get_footer();

But… I want to change the text that shows, which is currently ‘That page can’t be found‘… and I can’t see where in this code to overtype to change that. Can you help please?

Hello @samshltn,

Thanks for reaching out!

Editing a theme’s files directly is not recommended as all modifications are overwritten once the theme is updated. You can create a child theme and there create a template for the 404 page using the steps from this article.

However, there is a way easier method – the following plugin can do the magic:

https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/404page/

The plugin is quite simple, all you need to do is create a new page just like any other WordPress page and add the content that you like your 404 page to display. Once the 404 page is created, you should define it in the plugin options, here.

I hope this helps! ??

Best Regards,

Milos | GoDaddy