What is a URL?
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of something on the internet. It tells your browser where to find a specific resource, like a web page, file, or image.
For example, https://www.insiderbnb.com is a URL.
What is a Web Page Address or Link?
A web page address or link is the clickable text or address that takes you to a specific web page. It's usually written as a URL, like https://www.insiderbnb.com/about , and is often displayed as underlined text or a button.
Both the URL and the web page address are ways to point to something on the internet so you can visit it.
How to Copy-Paste
For Desktop / Laptop
- Look at the top of your browser for the address bar for this page.
- The address bar displays the web page's link, often starting with "http://" or "https://".
- Right-click on the address. The browser usually selects the entire URL and shows a menu. Select "Copy".
- Return to this page's practice sandbox .
- Click inside the white input box to focus it.
- Press Ctrl + V (or Cmd + V on a Mac) on your keyboard to paste the link.
How to Copy-Paste
For Mobile - iPhone / iPad (Safari)
- Tap the address bar at the top of Safari to highlight the URL for this page.
- Tap "Copy" from the menu that appears.
- Return to this page's practice sandbox and tap inside the input box.
- Tap and hold the input box, then select "Paste" to insert the link.
How to Copy-Paste
For Mobile - Android (Chrome)
- Tap the address bar at the top of Chrome to select the URL for this page.
- Tap "Copy" from the dropdown or context menu.
- Come back to this page's practice sandbox and tap inside the input box.
- Tap and hold inside the input box, then select "Paste" to insert the link.
'Practice Sandbox' for Copy-Paste
- Follow the instructions above to copy the URL of this page.
- Paste what you copied into the field below.
- Click the "Check What Was Pasted" button.
- If you submit the correct URL, a Success! message will appear.