2 Easy Ways to Find the URL of a Website or Web Page

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The URL refers to the address of a web page. This can be shared with others or saved for later access. You can usually find this at the top of your web browser, in the address bar. Here's how to find the URL of a website using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Enter a search in the address bar.
  3. Tap a website.
  4. Tap the address bar to see the URL.
  5. Tap Copy to paste the URL elsewhere.
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Using Mobile

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  1. You can use a mobile browser such as Google Chrome , Firefox , or Safari ; just be sure it's installed on your device.
  2. Most mobile devices have a search engine linked to the address bar. You can simply type into the field and tap Enter or Go to search the internet.
    • For example, if you're looking for the URL of Geico, the insurance company, you could type "Geico" or "Geico Insurance".
    • Alternatively, go to https://www.google.com/ and enter your search in the field.
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  3. You'll be redirected to the website.
    • You can also directly save a website's URL from the search engine's result page. Just tap and hold the link, and then select Copy Link or similar.
  4. With some devices or settings, the address bar may be at the bottom.
    • When you tap the address bar, it should highlight the entire URL. If it doesn't, double-tap the URL, and then drag the two endpoints to select the entire URL.
  5. Copy and paste the URL (optional). This highlighted link is the URL of the website . To share the address, do the following:
    • Tap the highlighted URL.
    • Tap Copy .
    • Navigate to another app and tap a text field.
    • Tap Paste .
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Using a Computer

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  1. You can use a mobile browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. Just be sure it's installed on your device.
  2. Most browsers have a search engine linked to the address bar. You can simply type into the field and press Enter to search the internet using the browser's default search engine. [1]
    • For example, if you're looking for the URL of Geico, the insurance company, you could type "Geico" or "Geico Insurance".
    • If you're searching for something with multiple words (such as a first and last name or a longer business name), try placing your search in quotation marks for more precise results. Example: "Robyn Fenty" or "Jersey Shore".
    • If you're trying to find a person or business with a common name, it can be helpful to include the location and/or a helpful keyword in your search.
    • Alternatively, go to https://www.google.com/ and enter your search in the field.
      • Google is the most popular search engine, but there are many alternatives. If you don't find what you're looking for on Google (or just prefer to use something different), check out Bing or DuckDuckGo .
  3. You'll be redirected to the website.
    • You can also directly save a website's URL from the search engine's result page. Just right-click the link and select Copy Link or similar.
  4. With some devices or settings, the address bar may be at the bottom.
    • When you click the address bar, it should highlight the entire URL. If it doesn't, make sure your cursor is in the address bar field. Then, press CTRL + A (Windows) or CMD + A (Mac) to select all.
  5. This highlighted link is the URL of the website. To share the address, do the following:
    • Right-click the highlighted URL.
    • Click Copy .
    • Navigate to another website or application.
    • Right-click the text field.
    • Click Paste .
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    Look up the page. In the search results, select the page title. To select the complete URL, click the address bar at the top of your browser.
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      1. Go to Google.com.
      2. Search for a product, company, person, or anything you wish.
      3. Click a website to open it.
      4. Find the URL in the bar at the top of the browser.

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