Pinterest Pin link not working: what to check

Did you return to a Pin and find that its link will not open, or notice that your own Pin points to the wrong page? First check who created it. You can review the website field on your own Pin; if you saved it from another account, Pinterest does not let you change its link through this process.

Check whether you can edit the Pin

Pinterest only lets you edit links on Pins you created. You cannot update a link on a Pin saved from Pinterest or through the browser button. If someone else created it, look for the original source or another Pin that leads to the page you need.

Change the link on your own Pin

In the mobile app:

1. Open the Pin you created.
2. Tap Edit Pin.
3. Change the link in the Website field and save with Done.

After saving, reopen the Pin and try opening the linked website. Check that you reach the page you intended to share; reading the field alone does not confirm the destination. When possible, use a direct link to the source instead of a redirect or URL shortener. Pinterest does not allow certain redirects and URL shorteners.

On a computer, open your own Pin and click the edit icon. Change the Website field and click Save. Then open the destination from the Pin to check which page it reaches.

If the link still will not open

Pinterest says it sometimes blocks links that redirect, contain misleading, inappropriate or spammy content, or violate its terms and community guidelines. It may also automatically replace a link if a Pin leads to a blank page. Check the address and the message you see when opening it to identify what is happening in your case.

Check that the saved address is the right source and opens the intended destination. If you edited your own Pin and its link is still blocked or incorrect, see Pinterest Help for fixing a broken link and select Contact us if you need more help.

If you need to create a new Pin of your own, see the Pinterest for business guide for instructions on creating Pins and adding a link.