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When an unregistered user tries to view a protected post, page or category, they will see an "Error 404" message. These messages come from within your theme, or more specifically, from within the loop within your theme.

There are a few ways that you can change this error message. You can even add html code so that the user can be directed to view your membership plans, login or register.

Editing your theme error 404 message

1. Open your WordPress admin panel (wp-admin):
2. Choose Appearance menu.
3. Choose the Theme Editor page.
4. Check to see if your theme includes a '404 Template' in the list of files.
5. Click the link for '404 template' on the right side of the page. (if your theme does not have one, you may want to look for a 404 message within the index.php file or consult the theme designer)
6. Edit the message text to say what you want it to say.
7. Save your changes.

Wordpress.org links
Editing existing error 404 message
Creating an Error 404 message

An example of the html code that could be used

You do not have the required membership level to access this area, or the content has been moved.
Click here to login
Click here to register

This will produce the following:
You do not have the required membership level to access this area, or the content has been moved.
Click here to login
Click here to register

This knowledgebase article is designed to assist you when using our Wordpress Membership Plugin.

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