Google Plus: How To Add Custom URL to G+ Profile – Google plus vanity URL

I was curious in obtaining custom url for my Google plus profile and simply a number of days back Google notified me to line a custom url. Finally me all over up with own custom uniform resource locator for my Google and profile. i assumed of making this as a post so here we'll discuss on a way to set custom url for Google plus profile.

Google plus – A most well-liked social network that has surpassed Twitter and it'll be not a surprise for Google plus if it overcomes Facebook in approaching years.

Google plus is exploitation some quite long numbered IDs for brand new profiles and pages that is tough to recollect and alittle ugly too. If you were active on Google plus then you'll remember of url like this one below, that is my old url.

https://plus.google.com/118404403948415614817/

A vanity or custom URL is that it makes the profile URL to one thing simply known, remembered and readable too.

https://plus.google.com/+ROHITMEWADA

How to get custom URL for Google plus profile – Google plus vanity URL

Google is slowly providing this feature for every users to change their URL for both profile and page and soon you will get that. Here are some points not exactly that I found out personally in order to get custom URL for Google plus profile.

You must have a profile pic in Google plus
You should stay active on Google plus
Your profile should be atleast 2 months old
You must have atleast 500 followers

These four points are just for user profiles and not for Google plus business pages. but Google can live the recognition and relevance of a page to own a custom url.

There are some who get their custom url with simply 10+ followers. Google measures many factors for the profile to be eligible for custom url and that we cannot predict it precisely. thus keep active on Google plus and you'll notified shortly to line your own custom url.

How to set custom url for Google plus profile – Google plus self-importance url

You will be notified via email and in Google plus profile page after you are eligible for setting a custom url. supported your profile name Google plus can automatically produce a new self-importance url and if you wish or if you don’t like then you'll be able to request a special one.

Also you will be asked to verify via phone when setting your custom URL

*Enter your Mobile Number than Click Send code

After Getting the Code Enter ther

Confirm choice

Congratulation You are Done

You can edit your URL to change its display format. For example, if your Google+ URL ends with +ROHIT MEWADA , you can use +RohitMewada

Note: You will not be able to change your Google plus profile URL once you claimed and created. All you can do is just change its display format that is caps to small and small to caps.

Also you don’t need to make changes to your Google Authorship. Your old URL will be redirected to new vanity custom URL.

More information on Google Plus Custom URL’s

Copied and Pasted directly from Google Plus Help because I know you are too lazy to click (want me to read it to you too?

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Custom URLs for Google Plus
A custom URL is a short, easy to remember web address that links directly to your profile or page.

For example, YouTube can direct people to google.com/+BlogofBlogger to get to their Google+ page rather than https://plus.google.com/118404403948415614817/.

Pro tip! If you know someone’s custom URL, you can quickly access areas of their Google+ Profile or Page by adding key words to the end of the URL. Some examples are:

google.com/+customURL/posts
google.com/+customURL/about
google.com/+customURL/photos
google.com/+customURL/videos
google.com/+customURL/plusones

Q: How do you use a Google Plus custom URL?

A: Once you’ve claimed your custom URL, your Google+ profile or page can be accessed by typing www.google.com/+yourcustomURL in your web browser.

Q: Can anyone have a Google Plus custom URL?

A: At this time, custom URLs are only available to a limited number of Google+ profiles and pages. Over time, we plan to extend their availability to many more profiles and pages.

Q: Can my Google Plus custom URL be anything I want?

A: We have pre-assigned a custom URL which is related to the name of your Google+ profile or page. Custom URLs must be used in compliance with the Google+ User Content and Conduct policies. If you aren’t happy with the recommended URL, you have the option of requesting a different one.

Note: Google+ custom URLs must be more than 5 characters long. Google reserves the right to reclaim any custom URLs.

Q: I’ve requested a different custom URL, how long is the review process?

A: Reviews may take a few days. Once a decision has been made, we’ll let you know. You can check on the status of your request from your profile:

Navigate to your profile
Click the About tab
You can view your status where it says Google+ URL

If your request is pending, your requested Google+ URL will be shown in grey. If your request has been approved, your Google+ URL will be listed as a working link. If, after you’ve submitted a request, you see no Google+ URL listed, your request has been declined. Google reserves the right to reclaim any custom URLs.

Q: Why can’t I claim any Google Plus custom URL that I want?

A: If your custom URL violates the Google+ User Content and Conduct policies, it can’t be claimed. If you’re having difficulty claiming a URL, it may be due to one of the following reasons:

If the custom URL has already been claimed, it is no longer available. Only one Google+ page or profile can have any specific custom URL.
The term you’re attempting to use for your URL is generic, such as water or hamburger.
The term you’re attempting to use for your URL is unique to a another entity (e.g. Google, YouTube).

Q: Can I have more than one Google Plus custom URL for my Google+ page or profile?

A: No. You may only have one custom URL per eligible Google+ page or profile.

Q: What happens to my Google Plus custom URL if I change my name or the name of my Google+ page or profile?

A: Your custom URL must be related to the current name on your Profile or Page. If the custom URL no longer reflects your name, the custom URL may be reclaimed. Google reserves the right to reclaim any custom URLs.

Q: Can I claim my Google Plus custom URL from my mobile device?

A: Currently, the claiming process is only supported on desktop.

Q: How do I get started in claiming my Google Plus custom URL?

A: Read step-by-step instructions on how to claim your custom URL or request a different URL.

Q: Why can’t I have a custom Google Plus URL?

A: Some people are not eligible for custom URLs at this time. Stay tuned!

There you go. Throw away your gplus.to link, Google has spoken!

Gplus.to – Vanity URL for Google plus

For people who are new to Google plus will take time to get their custom URL, so till then you can create your own custom URL using Gplus.to. Gplus.to is a third party URL shortener service which shortens Google plus profile URL to something clear and readable. Just type in your nickname and Google plus profile ID and it will generate like this.

gplus.to/rohitmewada

This URL just redirects to your Google plus profile page. Hope this helped on how to set custom URL for Google plus profile and hope to see you soon with your new Google plus vanity URL. Let us see how many after reading this got their own vanity custom URL for Google plus profile. Just leave a comment below. Also circle Blog of Blogger on Google Plus as well as circle me.

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