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. 

[Mary1776]

I'm not finding where I can make the URL. I received the email that I can, but not seeing on the hosting dashboard, how Help, please. 

Mary

[Elaine14]

Hi Mary, Go to your hosting dashbiard, and  you might see a link in your notifications  to do list. If not then click on your listimg  tab and scroll down below the photos and title edit tabs when you will see the tab to add a custom web address. Click "edit"  and type in your chosen words. xx 

[Eliska2]

hi, can anyone help me how I can access this feature? 

Many thanks

[Lizzie]

Hey @Eliska2,

@Elaine14 has provided lots of pointers above which I'm sure will guide you in the right direction. 

Here is also an overview:

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

[Christine1]

Thanks @Airbnb @Elaine14 ,

Heaps Fun!

Best Regards,

Christine.Glenbrook Lagoon-Original water supply for the trains travelling up Lapstone Hill via the Zig-Zag railway line.

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@Lizzie wrote:

Hey @Eliska2,

@Elaine14 has provided lots of pointers above which I'm sure will guide you in the right direction. 

Here is also an overview:

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

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https://airbnb.com/h/wombats-at-glenbrook

[Khin-Soe0]

Thank you for the email and information.  

I will attempt to be on line that time.  

[Maureen-and-Mark0]

How do I create my custom web address??  I received an email about a time & date but never got the alert banner prompt.  Is this currently available to superhosts??

[Elaine14]

Yes, Maureen.

1-Go to your Dashboard - https://www.airbnb.co.uk/hosting (or .com etc)

2. Click on the menu that says Listing (s)

3-Select the listing you want to edit

4-Scroll down below the photos and all other edit options till you get to

Title and Description

Below that you should see

Create a custom Link                  EDIT

5-Type your chosen name that relates to your title. 

GOOD LUCK!  xx

[Becky264]

If have 2 listings at same physical address do you have to have different URL for each?

[Elaine14]

Yes, Becky. See my answer to your second post. xx

[Becky264]

Can I use the same custom link  for both of my listings? I tried but said was taken....I wanted to make business cards with the link.

[Elaine14]

No Becky, Each custom link has to be unique.  It just like your house address, or like having your own web domain,  so for it to load in a web browser each one has to be different.

For example here are my two custom links:  https://airbnb.com/h/artistsclutteredbedroom and   

https://airbnb.com/h/artists-writers-photographers-love-it

They are both in the same physical house where I live but they have two different web addresses.  xx 

[Elaine14]

No Becky, Each custom link has to be unique.  It just like your house address, or like having your own web domain,  so for it to load in a web browser each one has to be different.

For example here are my two custom links:  https://airbnb.com/h/artistsclutteredbedroom and   

https://airbnb.com/h/artists-writers-photographers-love-it

They are both in the same physical house where I live but they have two different web addresses.  xx 

[Becky264]

Thanks

[Becky264]

If you were doing a business card would you put both links on it? or would I have to do 2 cards?