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Which part of a website address identifies the page?

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A URL can contain a scheme, host, path, query and fragment.

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Read the address one part at a time.
6 useful URL basics.

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The scheme sets the protocol
HTTPS identifies a secure HTTP connection scheme.
Scheme · HTTPS · Connection protocol

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The host names the destination
It can be a domain name or an IP address.
Host component · Domain name · IP address

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The path identifies a resource
The slash-separated path helps the service locate the requested content.
Path component · Requested resource · Website route

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A query supplies parameters
After a question mark, name-value parameters can add request information.
Question mark · Parameter name · Parameter value

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A fragment refers within content
After a hash sign, it can identify a section handled by the browser.
Hash sign · Fragment identifier · Page section

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Review the whole link
Check the destination and avoid sharing unnecessary private information.
Correct host · Expected resource · Appropriate parameters

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Your checklist
The scheme sets the protocol · The host names the destination · The path identifies a resource · A query supplies parameters · A fragment refers within content · Review the whole link

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Check the complete address before sharing or changing a link.
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