How to Remove An Old Link From Google

In most cases, you’ll both fix the URL on the website itself and, if needed, request a faster removal through Google.

Option 1: Set up a 301 redirect

It sends anyone (and Google) from the old link to the new one, and over time Google will swap the old URL out of search results.

• Go to Settings → Developer Tools → URL Mappings

• Add a new line in this format: /old-page-url → /new-page-url 301

  • Example: /services-old → /services

• Click Save

Google will gradually replace the old link with the new one.

Option 2: Tell Google to fix it

Google will eventually delete old pages on its own. But, if you want it removed a little faster, you can use Google Search Console:

• Log in (you have an account if you have a Google account): https://search.google.com/search-console

• Select your website

• Click “Removals” in the left menu

• Click “New Request”

• Paste the full URL

• Submit

This hides the page from search results quickly while Google processes the permanent change.