Why is the page URL doubling up and causing a 404 error in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Ensure no URL duplication in the page settings and inspect redirects for conflicts.
- Verify that link destinations are not manually duplicated and clear browser cache.
- Republish your site to resolve URL conflicts and 404 errors.
Experiencing a 404 error due to a doubled URL in Webflow can be problematic, disrupting user access to pages. Here’s how to address this issue.
1. Check Page Settings
- Go to the Designer and open the page where the error is occurring.
- Check the URL slug in the settings panel for any discrepancies or duplication.
- Ensure there are no additional or redundant slugs added to the page URL.
2. Redirect Conflicts
- Inspect the Redirects in the Project Settings under the Hosting tab.
- Look for conflicting redirects that might inadvertently cause the duplication.
- Adjust or remove any redirect entries that seem incorrect or unnecessary.
3. Check Link Settings
- Examine any links leading to the page in question within your Webflow project.
- Ensure that the link destinations are correct and not manually duplicated.
- Look for any CMS collection references that might incorrectly double up the URL.
4. Browser Caching
- Clear your browser cache to ensure cached URLs are not causing the problem.
- Refresh the page after clearing to see if the issue persists.
5. Publishing Issues
- Republish your project by clicking the Publish button in the Designer.
- Sometimes republishing can resolve unusual URL conflicts or 404 errors.
Summary
Ensure no URL duplication in page settings, redirects, or link configurations to resolve 404 errors. If needed, republish your site and check browser cache.