Error screen

Use an error screen to tell the user that an error has occurred during a flow.

An unplugged illustration.
Design and content

Error screen illustrations

There are 6 different illustrations that you can use on an error screen. Each one has a specific use case.

Illustration usage or a construction fence
Illustration usage exclamation mark
Illustration usage of a sand timer
Illustration usage or an electric plug
Illustration usage of a tool
Illustration usage of a magnifying glass

Title

Title copy should:

  • be just a few words

  • clearly explain the error — the user shouldn’t need to read the description to understand the issue

  • not have any punctuation at the end

An error screen.
An error screen.

Description

Description copy should:

  • explain the issue in more detail, and tell the user what to do next, if possible

  • reassure them their money is safe, if relevant

  • be short and sweet — one or two lines is perfect

  • have a full stop at the end

An error screen.
An error screen.

Primary button

Primary button copy should:

  • be one or two words

  • either dismiss the screen, or take the user to a logical next step

  • have no full stop

An error screen.
An error screen.
Availability

Platform

Available

Android

iOS

Web