# How to Change Slug in Wordpress

> To change a slug in WordPress, navigate to Posts, select Categories, and switch to Classic view. Hover over a category, click Edit, enter the new text in the Name field, and click Update. Finally, click Go to categories to verify.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-slug-in-wordpress/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a322aab56e05a00fd5ba2/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Visit your site and navigate to 'Posts'.
2. Select 'Categories'.
3. Once you have access to your 'Categories', go to 'View' and click 'Classic view'.
4. Look for the 'Name' field and hover over your mouse to a category. Click 'Edit' to change the slug.
5. In the 'Edit Category', go to the 'Name' field and type the new text for your URL.
6. Click the 'Update' button to save changes.
7. Click 'Go to categories' to verify the changes.
8. That's it! You have successfully changed your slug in WordPress.