Description
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, and acts as an address to websites. All websites have an URL, and anyone can access the website if they know the URL. There are 6 basic parts: protocol (scheme), subdomain, domain, top-level domain, path(s), and subdirectory. However, only the protocol and domain are necessary.
Resources and Additional Information
IMAGE
UNDERSTANDING URL
Detection Steps
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator), unique identifier used to locate a resource on the Internet. Format of protocol://domain.top-level-domain. Content words such as website, link, hyperlink, and URL will also enhance the match.
Description
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, and acts as an address to websites. All websites have an URL, and anyone can access the website if they know the URL. There are 6 basic parts: protocol (scheme), subdomain, domain, top-level domain, path(s), and subdirectory. However, only the protocol and domain are necessary.
Resources and Additional Information
IMAGE
UNDERSTANDING URL
Detection Steps
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator), unique identifier used to locate a resource on the Internet. Format of protocol://domain.top-level-domain. Content words such as website, link, hyperlink, and URL will also enhance the match.