How to Get a Custom Google URL

bymagistudios

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Updated 9 years ago

A custom Google+ URL take your profile URL like this:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/104567686404098107724

and turns it into this:

https://plus.google.com/+JayNeill or this google.com/+JayNeill

To get your own fancy pants Google+ URL, your G+ account must meet the following criteria:

• You have ten or more followers (people who have added you to their circles)
  • You can share your Google+ URL here with other WA members
• Your account is at least 30 days old
• Your profile has a profile photo of you
• Your account must be linked to your website

Assuming you have all the criteria set up, you can now go ahead and create your custom Google+ URL.

1. Open Google+.
2. In the top left corner, click the drop-down menu > click Profile.
3. Under your photo and profile summary, click About.
4. Scroll to 'Links' section > find the header 'Google+ URL' > click Get URL.
5. You'll see the custom URLs you can choose from. You may also need to add a few letters or numbers to make it unique to you.
6. Next to 'I agree to the Terms of Service,' click the box > in the bottom left corner, click Change URL.
7. You may be asked to verify your account using your mobile phone number. Don't freak out! If you're asked to, do this:
   * Type your mobile phone number > in the lower left corner, click Send code.
   * Check your phone for the code that was sent to you.
   * Enter that code in the box on your screen, then in the lower left corner, click Verify.
8. When you're ready to permanently add your URL to your profile, click Confirm choice.

Whoosh! You're Done!