Customizing the 404 Page

On LT themes, the 404 page is not edited like a normal page from Pages → All Pages. It is usually controlled by the 404 template in the Site Editor.

What you can change without custom code

• the text shown on the 404 page
• the button label and link
• the layout of the blocks inside the 404 template
• the header and footer, if those come from shared template parts

Where to edit it

1. Go to Appearance → Editor.
2. Open the list of templates.
3. Find the 404 template.
4. Edit the blocks inside that template and save.

If you only want to change the message or button text, this is usually enough.

What is not always simple

• completely custom logic for different error types
• advanced redirects or search behavior
• template conditions outside the standard Site Editor flow
• deep structural changes if a plugin or custom code has taken over error handling

Those cases may require custom code, a child theme, or developer help.

If you do not see a 404 template

Some setups inherit more of their structure from broader templates. In that case, look for a 404 template option first, but if it is missing you may need to duplicate or customize the relevant fallback template in the Site Editor.

A safe expectation

Simple content changes are supported. Large functional changes are where the no-code path usually stops.