404
- “what does error 404 mean”
- “why do I keep getting 404 not found”
- “the code for a page that doesn't exist”
- “is a 404 error my fault or the website's”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | 404 Not Found | 403 Forbidden |
|---|---|---|
| Does it exist? | Not as far as you know | Yes |
| Would signing in help? | No | Sometimes |
| Reveals existence? | No | Yes |
| Can stand in for the other? | Yes — to hide a page | No |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning 404 rather than 403 Forbidden are usually searching for phrases like “what does error 404 mean”, “why do I keep getting 404 not found”, “the code for a page that doesn't exist”.
03 · Read either one
Read either one in full
04 · Tell these apart too