Get Detailed Errors (Windows)
By default, our Windows hosting accounts display a custom/generic error when applications generate an exception. This generic error prevents malicious users from obtaining sensitive information about your site.
To troubleshoot the issue, you can modify your web.config
file and specify that a detailed error message displays instead of the custom error we created. A detailed error message helps you to locate the specific code that is causing the issue.
CAUTION: The code samples we provide below do not constitute a complete web.config
file. Do not replace your existing web.config
file with the code we provide. Before changing your web.config
file, we recommend creating a backup.
Disabling Custom Error Messages / Enabling Detailed Errors on IIS 6
Use the sample code below to display detailed error messages on IIS 6:
Disabling Custom Error Messages / Enabling Detailed Errors on IIS 7
Use the sample code below to display detailed error messages on IIS 7: