Learn why your URL is adding random letters and numbers to itself. When you try to change the URL in ClickFunnels, let it be Funnel Step URL, Page Split-Test Settings URL, or Funnel URL, it has to be unique. If it is not unique, the system will automatically add random letters and digits to it to make it unique.
Prior To Getting Started, You Will Need The Following
If you are using a different funnel & a different domain with a pathname that has already been used inside of your ClickFunnels account this will result in random letters and numbers being added to the pathname.
Please use a unique pathname across all areas where pathnames can be changed. There are three different locations that pathnames can be changed within your funnel 1. Funnel URL, 2. the Step URL, and 3. the Split Test URL. Learn more about pathnames HERE.
Step 1: Example and What To Do
- For instance, in the example below, we can see that random characters were appended to the path ClickFunnels.
- You can see that it added some symbols at the end of it. It happened because the path "ClickFunnels" is used for another funnel step in that account, which means that is it not unique. Our system will add random characters in an effort to make your path unique.
- A path that is not currently being used in any other step (including archived ones) needs to be added in order for the system not to add those additional characters.
- You can see an example of adding a unique path below.
- In that example the path was not used in any other funnel step, so no additional symbols were added. If you make the path unique, the system will not add any letters or numbers at the end of it.
Important Note: The difference between the three URL types in ClickFunnels where you can change your pathname. The Funnel Step URL is the URL for each individual step of your funnel. The Page Split-Test URL is the URL your customers will see in their browser, the Funnel URL is the URL for the overall funnel.
Have in mind that this will also apply to any archived steps and funnels. Make sure to change frequently used paths before archiving a step.
Sometimes our system will not allow you to add a particular path, reverting the change. This usually happens when that path is already being used in another step. Not having unique paths will cause severe caching issues and additional errors. Our system is designed to prevent this from happening.
If you have any questions about this, please contact our support team by clicking the support icon in the bottom right-hand corner of this page.
