# Generating URL Alias

Generating URL aliases in Drupal is a straightforward process that enhances the usability and SEO of your website. Whether **manually** setting aliases or using **modules**, creating meaningful URLs contributes to a positive user experience.

### Manually setting the URL alias:

URL aliases can be edited by the site admin by following these steps:

1. Nanigate to the page you want to update the URL alias for.
2. From the **Tasks** side menu click on **Edit content** button.
3. On the side menu scroll down to the **URL alias** tab.
4. Un-check the auto-generate checkbox.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/0NVNo0YmQjrLSa4Sn1ic/blobs/mMxAK2oQ0cIbuTCWmHMG/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Uncheck Auto-Generate URL Checkbox</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Enter the new URL alias.
6. Click on **Save** button.

### Auto-generating the URL alias:

1. Nanigate to the page you want to update the URL alias for.
2. From the **Tasks** side menu click on **Edit content** button.
3. On the side menu scroll down to the **URL alias** tab.
4. Check the auto-generate checkbox.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/0NVNo0YmQjrLSa4Sn1ic/blobs/3QnBZIUd7gOaP6HHBrn8/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Auto-Generate URL Checkbox</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Click on **Save** button.