Page Not Found!

[Rstratton]

Hi

How do you make a page so when if you put in a web address that does not exist it will go to that page?

[phpnovice]

This is called a "custom 404" page and you define it like any other page. The trick is the server for your website must be configured to pick up this page from your site when 404 errors occur on your site. This could be as easy as using an .htaccess file in your web root folder with this specification (if using a *nix operating system and/or Apache server software). For Windows/IIS, I believe you would have to ask your web host to make this configuration change for you.

[PeOfEo]

some of the better windows hosts give the user the ability to change that in an online control panel. But if this windows server is running asp.net then the user can modify his web.config file to change what happens when there is a 404, 533, etc, for an asp.net (*.aspx) page.

[Rstratton]

Originally posted by phpnovice
This is called a "custom 404" page and you define it like any other page. The trick is the server for your website must be configured to pick up this page from your site when 404 errors occur on your site. This could be as easy as using an .htaccess file in your web root folder with this specification (if using a *nix operating system and/or Apache server software). For Windows/IIS, I believe you would have to ask your web host to make this configuration change for you.

I Host My Site, So What Do I Do?

[phpnovice]

I don't have all the answers, but those who do will want to know what operating system and what server software you're using.

[Fang]

If you have Apache server (http://httpd.apache.org/docs/custom-error.html)

[Rstratton]

Originally posted by phpnovice
I don't have all the answers, but those who do will want to know what operating system and what server software you're using.

I Have "Windows XP" And I Use "Dreamweaver 4"

[96turnerri]

LMAO

you server OS and webserver not your PC

[PeOfEo]

Originally posted by Rstratton
I Have "Windows XP" And I Use "Dreamweaver 4" Dreamweaver is not a webserver, it is an IDE. If you are running your own server what server application are you using? Also is this xp pro or xp home.

[Rstratton]

my server i think is Namesecure.com and it is xp

[Rstratton]

Originally posted by Rstratton
my server i think is Namesecure.com and it is xp

XP Home

[Fang]

Your site is hosted using Unix running Apache

[phpnovice]

Originally posted by Rstratton
my server i think is Namesecure.com ...
That is not your server -- that is your IPP's (Internet Presence Provider's) domain name. Thus, you are not hosting your own site. That is, of course, unless you've leased a dedicated server. However, even then, you may have to ask your IPP for information on how to make certain server configuration changes -- unless you're a certified server administrator. I'd guess you're not, since you're having trouble coming up with the answers for which we're looking.

At any rate... All's well that ends well. Fang identified your (#1) server operating system, your (#2) server software, and your (#3) solution. Check out the link he previously provided.

[Rstratton]

Could Anyone Send Me A Document That Would Have This Information In It And Then Tell Me Where To Put It??

[the tree]

Fang already linked you to the relavent page (http://httpd.apache.org/docs/custom-error.html), but basically you just need to plonk the following into a file named .htaccessErrorDocument 404 /Lame_excuses/not_found.html

[Rstratton]

Thank You