How to Open URLs on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to view a website on your Android by entering a URL or following a link.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Entering a URL

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    Open Chrome. It’s the round red, green, yellow, and blue icon on your home screen. If you don’t see it there, you’ll find it in the app drawer.
    • A URL is a link that takes you to a website (e.g. https://www.wikihow.com). They be found anywhere, such as in advertisements, business cards, or official documents.
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    Tap the address bar at the top of the screen. This opens your Android’s keyboard.
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    Type the URL into the box. For example, to visit wikiHow, type www.wikihow.com.
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    Tap the enter key. The appearance of the key varies by device, but it may have a check mark or an arrow on it. You’ll typically find it at the bottom-right corner of the keyboard. This will open the website on your Android.
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Method 2
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Following a Link

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    Open the app that contains the URL. A URL is a link that takes you to a website (e.g. https://www.wikihow.com). The easiest way to open a URL is to click or tap a link in an app or website.
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    Scroll to the URL. Text URLs usually appear in a different color than the rest of the text. They may also display a picture from the website and/or a headline that describes the site.
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    Tap the link. In a few seconds, your default web browser (usually Google Chrome) will display the website.
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 36,618 times.
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