[Resolved] Custom 410 Error Page

[Vish]

So, I am deleting a bunch of URLs and want to mark them with 410 response code.

I see a similar topic here: https://generatepress.com/forums/topic/custom-410-error-page/

As suggested in the above topic, I have made a copy of the 404.php and have created 410.php. But it is very basic. I’m not very familiar with PHP codes.

Previously, I used a plugin to set a page (URL included) I created as 404 page. So, Whenever there is a 404 error, instead of simple page, the page I created is shown.

The basic 410 page is working fine now. But I was wondering if there is a way to set a custom page (the one in the URL included) as 410 page (preferably without a plugin)?

[Tom]

Hi there,

This might be something you need to ask your host. They might need to set up your server to redirect 410 errors to your custom page.

[Vish]

Thanks for the quick reply, Tom. Didn’t need to ask the hosting provider!

The solution was quite simple:
1. Copied the 404.php to 410.php.
2. Created a normal page in wordpress the way I wanted.
3. Took the HTML code from the above page and converted it into PHP code via this free tool.
4. Copy pasted the converted PHP code into the 410.php.
5. Profit!

Hope this helps someone!

[Tom]

Nice! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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