Explain how to create a custom error page in Joomla.

Explain how to create a custom error page in Joomla.

Answer: Here’s how to create custom error pages in Joomla:

Short Answer:

You generally can’t directly create custom error pages within the Joomla backend. Instead, you use an existing error page as a template and customize it via FTP.

Explanation:

1. Access Error Page Template: Use an FTP client to connect to your Joomla website and navigate to the `templates/your_template/error` folder (replace “your_template” with your active template’s name).

2. Copy and Rename: Find the file named something like `error.php` or `404.php`. Copy this file and rename the copy to the desired error code (e.g., `500.php` for a server error).

3. Customize the Content: Open your newly created error page file (e.g., `500.php`) in a code editor. Customize the HTML content displayed to users. You

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