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title: "How to Create 404 Page Template in WordPress for Free?"
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# How to Create 404 Page Template in WordPress for Free?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Extension (Free) plugin is required for the 404 page template feature, and it must be installed and activated.
- Nexter Theme Builder creates a 404 Page template from Dashboard > Nexter Extension > Theme Builder > Add New Template, then the Select Template dropdown uses 404 Page.
- Nexter Blocks and The Plus Addons for Elementor support the WordPress editor step, where the template layout and content are built before publishing.

Creating a custom 404 page template for your WordPress website is important for providing a better user experience to your visitors when they encounter a page not found error. Rather than displaying a generic error message, you can provide your visitors with helpful information or [interesting 404 designs](https://www.canva.com/learn/404-page-design/) to keep them engaged.

***Requirement  – This is a feature of Nexter Extension (Free) plugin, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

Creating a custom 404 page template for your WordPress website doesn't have to be a challenging process. With Nexter Theme Builder, you can easily create a visually appealing and user-friendly 404 page template without any coding knowledge. 

To create a 404 page template using the Nexter Theme Builder, follow the steps –

1. From the Dashboard, go to **Nexter Extension** > **Theme Builder** > **Add New Template**.

2. In the popup, select **404 Page** from the **Select Template** dropdown.

3. Then, in the **Name of Template** field, add the template name.

4. Then, click on the **Next** button.

5. On the next screen, you can hide the header and footer for this template separately by enabling the toggles individually. Once done, then click on the **Create** button.

6. Then it will open the WordPress editor, where you can use the WordPress blocks or Elementor to create the actual layout and content of the template.

To enhance your design process, you can use [Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/) for the WordPress block editor or [The Plus Addons for Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com) widgets for Elementor.

7. Once done, publish the template.

Now your 404 template will be created.

Also, check [How to Create an Archive Template in WordPress for Free](https://nexterwp.com/docs/create-archive-template-in-wordpress/).