Early access for Superhosts: custom Airbnb web addresses

[Airbnb]

Superhosts deserve web addresses that are as unique as their homes and hospitality. And soon, all Superhosts will be able to create a custom web address—an exclusive, easy-to-remember link that will help guests find their specific listings and make it easier to brand and promote their business. That’s right, no more lengthy web addresses that include random numbers and symbols (unless you prefer them, of course).

In the next couple of months, we’ll be introducing custom links to Superhosts. Superhosts will receive an email or a dashboard notification with a link to create their personalized web addresses.

Let’s brainstorm some ideas to make your link stand out. First, here’s what the new format will look like:

• airbnb.com/h/[your custom name]

Some web address examples:

• /french-alps-vacation-homes-and-cabins
• /babu-getaways
• /helens-homes
• /private-room-in-barcelona-city-center

Things to think about:

• What makes your space special?
• Is your space in a unique location?
• What makes your area or city one-of-a-kind?

Tips on making your custom link easier to read:

• Use lowercase letters
• Use hyphens, if you wish, but no other symbols or punctuation
• Keep it short: 100 characters or fewer is ideal
• Keep it private: don’t include contact information such as last names, email addresses, or phone numbers

Other points to keep in mind:

• Avoid the word “Airbnb” and any trademarks or brand names, unless you own them or are authorized to use them
• Steer clear of misleading information such as “verified” and “official,” and impersonations of another person, entity, or listing
• See our policy with more details on what is allowed

This feature was designed so Superhosts can create memorable web addresses, put them on business cards and in email signatures, and promote them on social media. In the coming months, all Superhosts will get access to this feature—thank you for providing hospitality as unique as your future web address.

*Superhosts are allowed one custom URL per listing. If at some point, you’re no longer a Superhost, you will be able to keep your custom web address. If your listing becomes deactivated, the custom URL is then available for another listing to claim. 

[Ana1767]

Very Nice! Thanks for the opportunity and the innovation 🙂

[Ange2]

@Airbnb 

Curious about something.

If Super Host is taken away does the link remain live or is it deleted and  "404 this page no longer exists" appears.

[Lizzie]

Hello @Ange2,

I hope you are doing well. 

Good questions. If at some point, you’re no longer a Superhost, you will be able to keep your custom web address. If your listing becomes deactivated, the custom URL is then available for another listing to claim. 

I hope this helps to clear things up. 🙂 Have you updated yours yet?

Thanks,

Lizzie

[Ange2]

@Lizzie    Thanks for the response. No.  I haven't decided whether I will.

[Candi3]

Has anyone received their link?  

[Betsy113]

no and I have set aside some time to do this now

[Betsy113]

I'd like to do that now

[Lori390]

Hello-

This post was dated April 2019 <In the next couple of months, we’ll be introducing custom links to Superhosts. Superhosts will receive an email or a dashboard notification with a link to create their personalized web addresses.>.

I have yet to receive the email with a link to create my web address.  Could someone please send me the link?

Thank you

[Adam--Cathy-and-Kat--Nie0]

Maybe this is answerd but here you go. 

On our main Airbnb profile I seem to have what I call a Channel . A link that sends guests to all of our listings (inclidingi the ones ncwe co-host) one place.  I love this feature and I use it for many marketing posts . 

1. How did I get this and why don't I have this on other profiles. Is it because I'm a beta tester? 

2 . Can I have a custom Link for that? Seems like the same concept except that Airbnb is offering this per listing which I can use on some listings but I may not use at the campground because it seems silly to do (tent 1, tent 2 etc.) I prefer one for the complete campground and let guests land on what I call a Channel ( I don't know what it is so I do not know the name) and they can choose there date and Safari tent from there on the landing page. 

Thanks for the feedback,

Adam y Cathy

[Steve1003]

I got the message that these new tags (banners?)  would be available as of Aug. 28, but cannot see where or how we can set this up. Any hints?

Steve

[Lizzie]

Hello @Steve1003 and @Lori390,

I'm not sure if you saw my directions in my post above, so here they are again for you to follow to update your listing URL(s).

1. Go to “Listings” in your Airbnb App or on the Airbnb site

2. Click on the listing for which you’d like to create a custom link

3.  Scroll down past the photos and location sections to “Custom Link” and click the 'Edit' button.

4. Click on that to create or update your link.

You can change it once you have created one, but keep in mind the previous one will no longer work (you only get one custom link per listing!). 

For those of you who have clicked on your Dashboard banner link and have been taken to your listing(s), you are in the right place, just follow steps 2-4 above. 

I hope this helps. Let me know how you get on.

Thanks,

Lizzie

[Levan11]

Thank you Lizzie. So, to confirm just 2 questions: 1. If you have 3 listing then you get 3 custom link? 2. Once you created how many times you can change the name of the link 

[Chris2068]

Thanks Airbnb - I think the easy readable URL will be good for business cards that can be left in the property for guests to take a share. 

I've just created:  www.airbnb.com/h/thischarminghouse

[Anika13]

Where do I find the custom url link I created?  Or was it just a test/training session?

Nevermind, I just saw @Lizzie post.  Thanks for sharing.

[Jimmy-And-Lauren0]

How do we set it up ?