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URL Validator
Check URL format and extract protocol, host, path, query, and hash.
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About this tool
What is URL Validator?
URL Validator checks whether a URL is well-formed and breaks it into protocol, host, path, query and hash so you can see exactly what each part is.
Useful when you need to
- Check a link before adding it to a project
- See which part of a URL is wrong
- Extract the host from a long link
How to use
How to use URL Validator
01 02 Validate
Run the check.
03 Read the parts
See the protocol, host, path, query and hash.
04 Correct
Fix any malformed part.
Tips
Get better results
- It checks the format only. It does not visit the URL or confirm the page exists.
- Include the protocol, such as https://.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does it check whether the site is online?
No, only the format.
Is it private?
Yes.
Why does my URL fail?
A missing protocol or invalid characters are the usual causes.
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