diff --git a/changelogs/unreleased/add_message_to_the_404_page.yml b/changelogs/unreleased/add_message_to_the_404_page.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..f567796fe9f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/changelogs/unreleased/add_message_to_the_404_page.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+title: Changed message and title on the 404 page
+merge_request:
+author: Branka Martinovic
+type: added
diff --git a/public/404.html b/public/404.html
index 4db72be6f8c..fc6f23350d8 100644
--- a/public/404.html
+++ b/public/404.html
@@ -72,8 +72,9 @@
     404
   </h1>
   <div class="container">
-    <h3>The page you're looking for could not be found.</h3>
+    <h3>This page could not be found or you don't have the permission.</h3>
     <hr />
+    <p>The resource that you are attempting to access does not exist or you don't have the necessary permissions to view it.</p>
     <p>Make sure the address is correct and that the page hasn't moved.</p>
     <p>Please contact your GitLab administrator if you think this is a mistake.</p>
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