Changing your Linktree URL means changing your username, and it takes about a minute from a web browser. The part that costs people followers is what Linktree does not tell you up front: there is no redirect. The moment you change linktr.ee/oldname to linktr.ee/newname, the old link dies. Every bio, business card, and email signature pointing at the old one now leads to a dead page.
This guide covers the exact steps, the full list of places you need to update, and the one change that means you never have to do this again.
TL;DR
- To change your URL: Linktree Admin (browser only, not the app), then your profile image, then Account, then Account management, then the three dots (•••) next to your username, then Change username.
- Your username is your URL. It is the last part:
linktr.ee/yourusername. - No redirect. Your old URL stops working immediately. There is no automatic forward to the new one.
- Update everything. Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn bios, plus email signatures and printed material, all need the new link or they break.
- The permanent fix: use a custom domain so your public link never changes again, even if you switch tools. Linktree charges $15/month for it. Shelfy includes custom domains free forever.
How to change your Linktree URL (step by step)
Username changes are not available in the Linktree mobile app yet. Do this from a web browser.
- Log in to Linktree and open the Admin dashboard.
- Tap your profile image in the left sidebar to open the Account page.
- Scroll to the Account management section.
- Click the three dots (•••) next to the username you want to change.
- Select Change username, then follow the pop-up to enter your new username.
- Tap Review username change and confirm. If the name is taken, you will be asked to pick another.
Your new URL is live straight away as linktr.ee/yournewusername.
The catch: Linktree does not redirect your old URL
This is the single most important thing to understand before you change anything.
When you change your username, your old URL becomes inactive. Linktree does not set up a redirect from the old address to the new one. Anyone who clicks linktr.ee/youroldname after the change hits an error or a default Linktree page, not your link list.
That means every place your old link appears is now broken until you fix it by hand. If your old Linktree URL has been in your Instagram bio for two years, every screenshot, every share, and every saved bookmark of it is dead.
The lesson: do not change your username casually. Change it once, deliberately, and update everything in the same sitting.
The update checklist (do all of these the same day)
Right after you change your username, work through this list so nobody lands on a dead link:
Social bios:
- Instagram bio link
- TikTok bio link
- X (Twitter) profile and bio
- Facebook page and profile
- LinkedIn contact info
- YouTube channel links
- Pinterest profile
Everywhere else the link lives:
- Email signature
- Business cards and printed flyers
- QR codes (these encode the old URL and will break, regenerate them)
- Link in any scheduled or pinned posts
- Newsletter footer
- Any third-party profile or directory listing
QR codes are the sneaky one. A printed QR code points at a fixed URL. Change the username and every printed code is now worthless until you reprint with the new link.
The permanent fix: stop changing your public URL
The reason a username change is so painful is that your public link is tied to the tool. Change tools or change handles and the link breaks. A custom domain solves this for good.
With a custom domain, your public link is something you own, like links.yourname.com. You point it at your link page once. After that you can rename, redesign, or even switch platforms entirely, and the public URL in your bios never changes. Your audience always lands in the right place.
The problem is cost. Linktree puts custom domains behind its Pro plan at $15/month. So the feature that would save you from broken links is the same feature you have to pay for.
Shelfy includes custom domains free forever, along with the analytics and no-branding features Linktree also charges for. If you are changing your URL because you outgrew the linktr.ee/yourname format, moving to a tool where you own the domain is the change worth making. Our migration guide covers the swap without breaking your existing links.
Get a free custom domain link page on Shelfy →
Changing your URL vs leaving Linktree
If you are here because you want a cleaner or branded link, weigh the two paths:
- Just renaming: free, fast, but you stay on the
linktr.ee/format and you eat the broken-link cost every time you rename. - Custom domain on Linktree: branded, no more
linktr.ee/, but $15/month. - Switch to a free tool with custom domains: branded link you own, no monthly fee. See the best Linktree alternatives and why Linktree is so expensive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my Linktree URL?
Your URL is your username. From a web browser, open the Linktree Admin, tap your profile image, go to the Account page, scroll to Account management, click the three dots next to your username, select Change username, enter the new one, and confirm with Review username change. It is not available in the mobile app.
Does my old Linktree URL redirect to the new one?
No. Linktree does not redirect your old URL. The moment you change your username, the old link stops working and visitors see an error or a default page. You must update the link everywhere it appears.
What breaks when I change my Linktree username?
Every place your old URL lives: social bios, email signatures, business cards, QR codes, pinned posts, and directory listings. QR codes are easy to forget because they encode the old URL and have to be regenerated and reprinted.
Can I change my Linktree URL in the app?
No. Username changes are only available through a web browser, not the Linktree mobile app. Log in to the Admin in a browser to make the change.
How do I get a Linktree URL without linktr.ee in it?
Use a custom domain so your link is something like links.yourname.com. Linktree offers this on its Pro plan at $15/month. Free tools like Shelfy include custom domains at no cost, and owning the domain means your public link never breaks again even if you change tools.
Related Reading
- The Best Linktree Alternatives (2026)
- How to Switch from Linktree: Complete Migration Guide
- Why Is Linktree So Expensive?
- How to Cancel Your Linktree Subscription
- How to Delete Your Linktree Account
- Instagram Link in Bio Guide
Last updated: June 2026. Username change steps (Admin, Account, Account management, Change username) and the no-redirect behavior reflect Linktree's current Help Center documentation. Linktree custom domains are a Pro feature at $15/month in 2026.