How can I handle requests to routes that don't exist

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I'm sure information on this already exists, but I searched and don't know if my search terms are correct.

I have a node/express application and I want it so that when a user requests a route that doesn't exist, the server will return a specific page rather than the default "Cannot get X" page.

for example, if someone reqeusts

application/asdf

but no route exists, I'd like to render the 404 page.

How does one do this?

Found this one http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6528876/how-to-redirect-404-errors-to-a-page-in-expressjs. Helpful? — loveNoHate, Mar 01 '14 at 19:22
@Eogcloud They both work, but I'd suggest using the method in the first method rather than the second. — loganfsmyth, Mar 02 '14 at 07:51

score 9 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:20

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Found my answer! Thank you @dollarVar

2nd answer: How to redirect 404 errors to a page in ExpressJS?

I think you should first define all your routes and as the last route add
//The 404 Route (ALWAYS Keep this as the last route)
app.get('*', function(req, res){
  res.send('what???', 404);
});

edited May 23 '17 at 12:20

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How can I handle requests to routes that don't exist

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