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✏️ Edit Target URL in a Draft Cloud Stack

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Camilo Aponte

Camilo Aponte

Last updated on Sep 30, 2026

🔍 Overview

When you create a Cloud Stack, you set a Target URL as part of the initial setup. If you need to change that URL before the stack goes live, you can do so while the Cloud Stack remains in draft status. This article walks you through how to find and update the Target URL without starting over.

🧭 How to Navigate to Your Draft Cloud Stack

  1. Log in to your Search Atlas account.
  2. In the left sidebar, click Authority.
  3. Select Cloud Stacks from the expanded menu.
  4. Locate the Cloud Stack with Draft status in your list.
  5. Click on the Cloud Stack name to open it.

✏️ How to Edit the Target URL

  1. Once inside the draft Cloud Stack, look for the Target URL field. This is typically displayed in the first step or the settings section of the stack setup.
  2. Click the Target URL field to make it editable.
  3. Clear the existing URL and type or paste your new Target URL.
  4. Review any other settings you want to confirm before publishing.
  5. Click Save or Update to apply your changes.

Your updated Target URL will now be used when the Cloud Stack is published and the links are built.

⚠️ Important Things to Know

  • Draft status only: You can only edit the Target URL while the Cloud Stack is in draft mode. Once a stack has been submitted and is being processed or is live, the Target URL cannot be changed.
  • URL validation: Make sure your Target URL is a valid, publicly accessible page. Invalid URLs may cause errors during publishing.
  • Impact on content: If AI-generated content has already been created referencing your original URL, you may want to review and regenerate that content after updating the Target URL to ensure consistency.
  • Anchor text: After changing the Target URL, review your anchor text settings to make sure they still align with the new destination page and its keywords.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

  • Field appears locked or greyed out: Confirm the stack is still in Draft status. If it has moved to a processing or live state, editing is no longer available.
  • Changes are not saving: Refresh the page and try again. If the issue persists, clear your browser cache or try a different browser.
  • Target URL field is not visible: Navigate to the first step of the Cloud Stack setup using the step indicators at the top of the page — the Target URL field is located in Step 1.

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