page not found

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with the "Page Not Found" error after changing your permalink. Unfortunately, if a page is showing as not found after a permalink change, it typically means that the old URL is no longer valid, and the new URL needs to be accessible.

To resolve this issue without redirecting, you will need to ensure that the new permalink structure is correctly set up and that the page exists under the new URL. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Check Your Permalink Settings: Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Settings > Permalinks, and ensure that your desired permalink structure is selected. After making any changes, click Save Changes to refresh the settings.

2. Verify the Page Exists: Make sure that the page you are trying to access actually exists under the new permalink. You can do this by going to the Pages section in your WordPress dashboard and checking if the page is listed there with the correct slug.

3. Clear Cache: If you are using a caching plugin or your hosting provider has caching enabled, clear the cache to ensure that the latest changes are reflected.

4. Check for Conflicts: Sometimes, other plugins or themes may conflict with permalink settings. Temporarily disable other plugins or switch to a default theme to see if that resolves the issue.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, we recommend replying to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you further. Thank you for raising this concern!

Sources:
What Is a Slug in WordPress? » Rank Math
WordPress Permalink Structure & Changing Individual URLs » Rank Math