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title: "Error HTTP 404: it's a server-side issue or a client-side problem?"  
description: "Error HTTP 404: it's a server-side issue or a client-side problem?"  
author: "Revati S Misra"  
published: 2023-08-01  
updated: 2023-08-02  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/159401/error-http-404-it-s-a-server-side-issue-or-a-client-side-problem  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["http request", "http 404"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Error HTTP 404: it's a server-side issue or a client-side problem?

[Error](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88527/fixing-quickbooks-error-4120-reinstalling-vs-repairing) [HTTP](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/217/http-endpoints-in-sql-server-2005-2008) 404: it's a [server](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43769/what-is-serverless-architecture-is-it-worth-switching-over)-side issue or a [client](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23198/3-steps-to-ensure-that-your-client-portal-is-impeccable)-side [problem](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81399/tackling-the-problem-of-unemployment-during-corona-pandemic)?

## Replies

### Reply by Aryan Kumar

An HTTP 404 error is a **client side issue**. This means that the error is caused by the client's request, not by the server. The most common cause of a 404 error is when the client tries to access a page that does not exist. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as if the page has been deleted, moved, or renamed.

Here are some other possible causes of a 404 error:

- The client typed the URL incorrectly.
- The client is using an outdated browser that does not support the requested page.
- The client's internet connection is not working properly.

If you are getting a 404 error, you can try the following to fix it:

- Check the URL to make sure you typed it correctly.
- Try refreshing the page.
- Clear your browser's cache and cookies.
- Try using a different browser.
- Contact the website's administrator if you are still getting the error.

Here are some tips to prevent 404 errors:

- Use descriptive URLs.
- Make sure all of your pages are linked to from other pages on your website.
- Use a 301 redirect if you move a page to a new location.
- Use a 410 status code if you delete a page permanently.


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