---
title: "Error pages"
slug: "error-pages"
description: "Customize and style the static web pages that appear in your Knowledge base site.  We provide both basic and custom style options"
tags: ["Error pages", "Customize site"]
status: "update"
updated: 2026-07-20T09:23:15Z
published: 2026-07-20T09:23:22Z
canonical: "docs.document360.com/error-pages"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.document360.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Error pages

Error pages are fallback pages that appear when a reader encounters a broken, restricted, or unauthorized URL on your knowledge base site. Instead of showing a generic browser error, Document360 lets you display a branded, informative page that guides readers to the right place with clear next steps.

Document360 supports four error pages, each triggered by a specific situation:

| Error page | When it appears |
|---|---|
| **404** | A reader tries to access a URL that does not exist - for example, a deleted or broken link |
| **Access denied** | A reader is logged in but does not have permission to view specific content |
| **Unauthorized** | A reader is not authenticated - they are not logged in or their session has expired - and attempts to access a private or restricted page |
| **IP restriction** | A reader tries to access the knowledge base from an IP address that is outside the allowed range |

:::(Info) (<span class="fa-regular fa-circle-exclamation"></span> NOTE)
Once you configure a custom error page, you cannot revert to the default static page. It is recommended to create custom error pages to enhance the reader experience.
:::

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## When to customize error pages

Customize your error pages when you want readers to have a consistent, branded experience regardless of how they arrived at a dead end. Common situations where this matters:

- You have recently restructured content, deleted articles, or changed slugs — readers may hit 404s from bookmarks or external links.
- Your knowledge base uses Private or Mixed access — readers will encounter the Access denied or Unauthorized pages when they lack the right permissions or are not logged in.
- You have IP restrictions configured — readers outside the allowed range will see the IP restriction page and need clear guidance on what to do next.
- You want all error states to reflect your brand rather than showing a generic browser error to your readers.

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## Access error page settings

1. Navigate to {{variable.Settings}} (<span class="fa-solid fa-gear"></span>) > {{variable.Knowledge base site}} in the left navigation bar of the Knowledge base portal.
2. In the left navigation pane, navigate to **Site customization**.
3. Click the **Customize site** button.

<img src="https://cdn.document360.io/860f9f88-412e-4570-8222-d5bf2f4b7dd1/Images/Documentation/Site%20customization%20-%201st%20page.png" class="article_image" alt="Site customization page showing the Customize site button">

4. From the left dropdown, select the desired error page — **404**, **Access denied**, **Unauthorized**, or **IP restriction**.
5. Customize using **Basic style** or **Custom style**. For detailed steps, see <a href="https://docs.document360.com/docs/en/404-page" target="_blank">404 page</a>, <a href="https://docs.document360.com/docs/en/access-denied-page" target="_blank">Access denied page</a>, <a href="https://docs.document360.com/docs/en/unauthorized-page" target="_blank">Unauthorized page</a>, or <a href="https://docs.document360.com/docs/en/ip-restriction-page" target="_blank">IP restriction page</a>.

<img src="https://cdn.document360.io/860f9f88-412e-4570-8222-d5bf2f4b7dd1/Images/Documentation/Site%20customization%20-%20404%20error%20page.png" class="article_image" alt="Customize site builder showing the 404 error page design panel with Basic style and Custom style options">

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## Save and publish

- Use the **Preview** toggle on the right to review your changes.
- Click **Save** to save your changes.
- Click **Publish** to make changes live.

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## FAQ

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<summary><p>Can I upload images from my local storage for error page design?</p></summary>
<div data-type="details-content"><p>Yes. You can import images from your Drive or local storage when customizing any error page.</p></div>
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<summary><p>Why are the Access denied and Unauthorized error pages unavailable for my project?</p></summary>
<div data-type="details-content"><p>These error pages are only available for Private or Mixed access projects. If your knowledge base is public, these pages will not be shown to readers and cannot be configured.</p></div>
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<summary><p>Can I add video or GIF elements to the error page design?</p></summary>
<div data-type="details-content"><p>Yes. You can add screen GIFs and video elements to the error page design using the Custom style option.</p></div>
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<summary><p>Is it possible to switch back to the default static page after configuring an error page?</p></summary>
<div data-type="details-content"><p>No. Once you configure a custom error page, you cannot revert to the default static page.</p></div>
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## Related

- [Customizing 404 page](/404-page.md)
- [Customizing Access denied page](/access-denied-page.md)
- [Customizing Unauthorized page](/unauthorized-page.md)
- [Customizing IP restriction page](/ip-restriction-page.md)
