BuddyPress.org

i have just checked and i dont have either of these

– If you have bp-custom.php in plugins folder rename that to deactivate
– if you have an mu-plugins folder, rename that to deactivate

i have the site hosted on a VPS server does this make a difference?

== i got the pages to show in the footer now by creating the custom menu ==

Yes, you’re supposed to create the custom menu in Appearance > Menus as I mentioned in posts above
https://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/cant-get-pages-to-display-in-footer-unless-logged-in-as-admin/?topic_page=2&num=15#post-94793
https://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/cant-get-pages-to-display-in-footer-unless-logged-in-as-admin/?topic_page=2&num=15#post-94911

== but the pages still show a 404 error unless i am logged in as admin. are pages hidden or restricted in buddy press until logged in. ==

Looks like there was a redirect for a split second to sportzmoney.xn.com or something of that sort. Where did you download the bp-columns theme? Should be from WP repo.

Change theme to bp-default to check if Pages are still redirecting to 404

== 404 errors on those pages ==

The weird thing is that links to the BP components pages like forums and groups are working while your regular WP Pages are not working.

Wait, did you make those Pages > “Private” in Page Write/Edit Panel? That’s one scenario which could cause that behavior.

1. Did you “Publish” those pages already or are your pages “Draft”? If already published, click on Update Button on each page. Re-run Settings > Permalinks and save. Post content of your htaccess file here.

2. Do you have a membership plugin or something like User Access Manager (UAM)? Deactivate and delete. Clear cache and check if Pages still redirect to 404.

3. Go to dashboard > Tools > Export > XML.
Create a free WordPress.com account
In dashboard of your new WP.com account, dashboard Tools > Import WordPress WXR i.e. XML
See if Pages appear even when not logged in. Then go to Tools > Export > XML
If so, import the XML file into your install. If the pages are working in your WP.com, it should work now in your own install
— Delete the free WP.com account (unless you want to keep it.

If that doesn’t do it, answer this:
https://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/when-asking-for-support/

Hey Mercime

Tried as above, it worked when i exported the pages to wordpress.com, but when i imported them back to sportzmonkey.com the page not found error appeared again. We haven’t got any membership plugin or something like User Access Manager (UAM), so i will take ago at the link you supplied.
Thanks for all your help so far i will owe you a drink when its sorted.
Jay

@goldbrick Glad the pages finally showed up. It would help to know what your solution was so that others who might have the same problem could be helped as well.

Cheers.