Important: You can no longer create or edit short names. Short names and URLs that already exist will still work.
When you share your short name, customers can enter the name’s URL in the browser’s address bar to go directly to your Business Profile. For example, customers can search for g.page/[yourcustomname]
in the address bar to find your business.
Delete your short name on the Google My Business app
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google My Business app
.
- If you have multiple locations, go to the location that you want to remove a short name for.
- Tap Profile
Edit.
- In the "Profile short name" window, tap Delete.
Delete your short name on Google Search
- Sign in to the Google Account you used to sign up for Google Business Profile.
- To find your Business Profile, search on Google for your exact business name. You can also search for
my business
. - To open your Business Profile, select Edit profile
Business information.
- Scroll down and select Short name to expand the section.
- Select Delete
Delete.
Delete your short name on the Google Maps app
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app
.
- Make sure you're signed in to the Google Account you used to sign up for Google Business Profile.
- To open your Business Profile, in the top right, tap your profile picture or initial
Your Business Profile.
- If you manage multiple businesses, open the one you want to update.
- Scroll down and select Short name to expand the section.
- Select Delete
Delete.
Report a short name for review
Users and business owners can flag a name for impersonation, offensive speech, fake businesses, spam, or inappropriate content issues.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open your Google app
or in your browser, go to google.com.
- Go to the Business Profile you want to flag.
- Tap About.
- On the right, under “Sharing,” tap Menu
Report.
- From the list, choose the reason for your report.
Tip: This feature isn’t available in Google Maps.