Title: Remove space from permalink when using custom Last modified: September 15, 2024 --- # Remove space from permalink when using custom * Resolved [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * (@gwmbox) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/) * I wish to use a custom field (business name) for my permalinks, I can set the business name to the permalink but it adds %20, e.g. my%20custom%20thing. Is there a way to remove the %20 and insert a dash instead? * Or is there a way I can get the username to be automatically generated from the business name field? * Or is there way when they type in their own username, that if there are spaces it either removes the spaces or gives a warning that there can be no spaces, only alpha and dashes? * Thanks - This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/). - This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/). Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 19 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/page/2/?old-theme=1&output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/page/2/?old-theme=1&output_format=md) * [missveronica](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) * (@missveronicatv) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18015215) * [@gwmbox](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * The `%20` is added to the `$slug` by a `rawurlencode`. * You can update the `$slug` and replace `%20` with a dash by using this filter: * [https://ultimatemember.github.io/ultimatemember/hooks/um_custom_meta_permalink_base_generate_user_slug.html](https://ultimatemember.github.io/ultimatemember/hooks/um_custom_meta_permalink_base_generate_user_slug.html) * Thread Starter [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * (@gwmbox) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18015378) * Do I need to edit that code to assign the custom meta value, as it did not work form me? * Thread Starter [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * (@gwmbox) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18016306) * Hi [@missveronicatv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) , just a follow up if possible as I could not get that to work by just adding it to my functions.php file, unless I need to edit it to something else? I have set the Profile Permalink Base to Business_Name but when used it still shows the % 20 for spaces in that name. Is there a way I can get the permalink to use a dash“-” in place of the %20 and validate it is unique, if not unique append a number OR allow user to edit it (the permalink?). So if my business name is Blue Giraffe, the permalink will be /blue-giraffe, but if someone else then has the same name( very rare) it will be /blue-giraffe-2 or can they edit it to something they want, e.g. blue-giraffe(-bob). * Thanks _P.S. If I need paid support to help me here please let me know. I do have an expired extension I don’t use, but may use again, if I renew will that avail me to the support I need as above?_ - This reply was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/). - This reply was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/). - This reply was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/). Reason: add more info * [missveronica](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) * (@missveronicatv) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18018508) * [@gwmbox](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * No, you can’t use the Business_Name if it’s not unique. I will add a Permalink setting to the “Unique User Account ID” plugin, where the meta_key option will give you the unique format required. * [https://github.com/MissVeronica/um-unique-user-account-id](https://github.com/MissVeronica/um-unique-user-account-id) * [missveronica](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) * (@missveronicatv) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18018759) * [@gwmbox](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * The update with a permalink option for the plugin “Unique User Account ID” is now ready for download. * [https://github.com/MissVeronica/um-unique-user-account-id](https://github.com/MissVeronica/um-unique-user-account-id) * Thread Starter [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * (@gwmbox) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18018816) * [@missveronicatv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) do I create field for the unique id before I add this plugin? I’m obviously a tad dumb as not 100% sure what I enter in those settings (3 boxes). * [missveronica](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) * (@missveronicatv) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18018880) * [@gwmbox](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * > do I create field for the unique id * No * > Form ID:prefix or meta_key format * `4844 : meta_key : Business_Name : - : permalink` * Replace `4844` with your Registration form ID * > Number of digits * No value is required for `permalink` mode * > Unique User Account ID meta_key * You can use `my_um_permalink` for example * Thread Starter [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * (@gwmbox) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18021171) * Ok so I tried it, I get the unique ID working but not the permalink * My Settings in UM * General > User * ![](https://i0.wp.com/i.postimg.cc/0NvrzGW7/UM-Permalink-Settings.png?ssl=1) * and * ![](https://i0.wp.com/i.postimg.cc/HkXVWv2p/UM-Unique-ID-Plugin.png?ssl=1) * I get the PGBA00001 ok, but the stud_name still has %20 and no – * [missveronica](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) * (@missveronicatv) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18021888) * [@gwmbox](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * Form ID:prefix or meta_key format: Remove `51 : PGBA` Profile Permalink Base Custom Meta Key: Replace `stud_name` with `um_unique_account_id` * Thread Starter [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * (@gwmbox) * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18023670) * [@missveronicatv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) * Many thanks, it is working perfectly now. - This reply was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/). * Thread Starter [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * (@gwmbox) * [1 year, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18064746) * Hi again [@missveronicatv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) * Just came across an issue where if a business name has a non alpha/numeric value, e.g. mike**‘**s * It will not work and causes it to not work. * How do I clean the permalink to remove the non alpha/numeric symbols that may be used in a business name * [missveronica](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) * (@missveronicatv) * [1 year, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18064860) * [@gwmbox](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * You can try an update of the plugin with removal of non alpha/numeric characters in permalink mode. * [https://github.com/MissVeronica/um-unique-user-account-id](https://github.com/MissVeronica/um-unique-user-account-id) * Thread Starter [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * (@gwmbox) * [1 year, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18066359) * [@missveronicatv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) thanks that worked but now it removes the dash also from the url. * It was The Lolly Shop – which was converted to the-lolly-shop * But now if it has a character like ‘, e.g. John’s Lolly Shop – it is now johnslollyshop no dashes. * Can we have the dash back? 🙂 - This reply was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/). - This reply was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/). * [missveronica](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) * (@missveronicatv) * [1 year, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18067116) * [@gwmbox](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * Yes, you are right and this update is tested OK with your `John’s Lolly Shop` * [https://github.com/MissVeronica/um-unique-user-account-id](https://github.com/MissVeronica/um-unique-user-account-id) * Thread Starter [GregW](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gwmbox/) * (@gwmbox) * [1 year, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-from-permalink-when-using-custom/#post-18070299) * [@missveronicatv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/missveronicatv/) I am not sure you understood my request, or I can’t explain it better. Initially we had the %20 in the slug, e.g. Business%20Name * That was fixed by converting the spaces (%20) with a dash e.g. business-name * Then if a name contained a non alpha/numeric character )e.g. ‘ )it would remove them, so Lolly’s becomes lollys, but if the full name is Lolly’s Something it now also removes the dashes between the words. * So now we have lollyssomething and not lollys-something * Is there way you could modify this to bring back the dash between the words in a name? 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