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Deep link.

An address that opens a specific destination or item inside an app.

Also calledapp linkuniversal link
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See it in context

UI illustration

An address that opens a specific destination or item inside an app. Resolve the link to meaningful content and handle missing or inaccessible targets gracefully.

When to use it

Use it for sharing, notifications, and restoring a precise destination.

Know the difference

A deep link targets content; a home link opens only the app's entry point.

WebiOSiPadOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux

Web · iOS · iPadOS · Android · macOS · Windows · Linux

Web URLs, iOS universal links, and Android app links use different association mechanisms.

Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.