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This article explains what a URL is, what the abbreviation URL stands for, and what components make up a URL.
The abbreviation URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and is also commonly referred to as an internet address or web address.
A URL is made up of several components. The following example should help you to understand some of the different parts:
https://hosting.ionos.com/subfolder/file.php?var=A1B2C3D4
https://
The transmission protocol used to transfer files over the internet. In this instance, HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) was used. Other protocols may include HTTP or FTP.
hosting.ionos.com
The hostname is a user-friendly name for a specific location on the internet.
hosting.
This is a subdomain. The term refers to a domain that is hierarchically subordinate to another domain or the main domain.
ionos.com
The domain name or domain. A domain is a globally unique, unambiguous name for a logically distinct section of the internet.
.com
The top-level domain (TLD) is the suffix of a domain. It is therefore the highest level in the naming structure of an internet address.
/subfolder
The path refers to a directory on the web server’s storage space.
file.php
The file in the directory. In the URL, this specifies the exact path to a file or a specific item of content within the directory.
?var=A1B2C3D4
This denotes a parameter consisting of at least one variable and one value. It can be used to execute predefined functions.