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How to Cite a Website in APA
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APA example for a website
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Reference list entry
NHS. (2025, February 19). Type 2 diabetes. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/
In-text citation
(NHS, 2025)
No author? It renders like this
Type 2 diabetes. (2025, February 19). NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/ (Type 2 Diabetes, 2025)
No date? It renders like this
NHS. (n.d.). Type 2 diabetes. Retrieved July 16, 2026, from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/
What you need to cite a website
- Author: a person, or the organisation behind the page
- Page title (the headline, not the browser tab)
- Site name
- Publication or last-updated date
- The clean URL (no tracking parameters)
Tip: No named author? Use the organisation behind the page. How a missing date is written differs between styles, so check the no-date example above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cite a website in APA?
NHS. (2025, February 19). Type 2 diabetes. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/
What if the website has no author or date?
With no author, the entry becomes: Type 2 diabetes. (2025, February 19). NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/ In the text: (Type 2 Diabetes, 2025). With no date, it becomes: NHS. (n.d.). Type 2 diabetes. Retrieved July 16, 2026, from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/
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