Why am I getting a 404 error on a giveaway?

A giveaway shows a 404 (not found) page when it was deleted, or when its owner's account is unverified, suspended or deleted. The owner can fix the first two.

Why a giveaway returns a 404

• The owner hasn't verified their email. Their giveaways stay hidden from visitors until they do. The owner still sees the page, with the message "This giveaway is not public yet."
• The giveaway was deleted by its owner.
• The owner's account was suspended for breaking the Terms of Service, or deleted.

How do I fix a 404 on my own giveaway?

1. Log in and look for the bar at the top: "Your giveaways won't be visible to the public until you verify your email."
2. Click Resend verification email and open the link while logged in.

This works the same on every plan. More causes and fixes: Why is the URL page for my giveaway not working?

Troubleshooting

I entered a giveaway and now get a 404

The giveaway is no longer available. Contact the person or brand who ran it.

My account is suspended

See Why has my account been suspended?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a deleted giveaway be restored?

There's no option to restore it yourself. Email support@kingsumo.com with the giveaway link.

I think a giveaway was fake. How do I report it?

Email support@kingsumo.com with the giveaway's link. See How can I report fake giveaways?