Parts of a Website URL Explained: Scheme, Host, Path, Query and Fragment

The six points in the video

This is a silent video. The headings, explanations and labels below reproduce the information on screen.

1. 1

   Step 1: The scheme sets the protocol

   0:18

   HTTPS identifies a secure HTTP connection scheme.

   On-screen labels: Scheme; HTTPS; Connection protocol.

2. 2

   Step 2: The host names the destination

   0:30

   It can be a domain name or an IP address.

   On-screen labels: Host component; Domain name; IP address.

3. 3

   Step 3: The path identifies a resource

   0:42

   The slash-separated path helps the service locate the requested content.

   On-screen labels: Path component; Requested resource; Website route.

4. 4

   Step 4: A query supplies parameters

   0:54

   After a question mark, name-value parameters can add request information.

   On-screen labels: Question mark; Parameter name; Parameter value.

5. 5

   Step 5: A fragment refers within content

   1:06

   After a hash sign, it can identify a section handled by the browser.

   On-screen labels: Hash sign; Fragment identifier; Page section.

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   Step 6: Review the whole link

   1:18

   Check the destination and avoid sharing unnecessary private information.

   On-screen labels: Correct host; Expected resource; Appropriate parameters.

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