New post template is 404 !

Hi @palijn ,

Thanks for reaching out!

When I create a new post, the template used is 404 ?!

This is the expected behavior of the builder as the 404 template is the default page template when creating a post. It’s a pretty simple template, including only a heading, a paragraph, and a search box, providing a good understanding of how the UI works and making edits to the page simplified.

What am I risking if I publish with the 404 template anyway ?

Nothing at all. This is simply a default template that can be used to create your post as needed, and published as per normal, without causing any complications as the page address will still lead to the post you have created, and not a 404 error page.

If yes, how do I change the template to “Single post” ?

You can create a new template that you can use as your own default template, and name it “Single post”, by selecting “New” below “Templates” in the template block, as seen in the screenshot below:

https://snipboard.io/U6NIBK.jpg

Hope this helps!

Hi @palijn ,

Thanks for providing an update.

Then I publish the post, and when I re-open it, the template “magically” went to “Single post” ?! I guess this is expected ?

Correct, this is the expected behavior. If you “switch back to draft”, you will notice the template change back to a 404 until published again.

I supposed I should not be interested in creating a Single Post template myself, since it already comes with the 2022 theme ?

Yes, this is part of the theme and as you have mentioned, it automatically changes when published, as the 404 template is a default template to work on and will cause no risks in publishing the post using this template.

You are very welcome!

Best,