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How to Cite a Website in Chicago
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Chicago example for a website
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Reference list entry
NHS. 2025. “Type 2 Diabetes.” February 19. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/.
In-text citation
(NHS 2025)
No date? It renders like this
NHS. n.d. “Type 2 Diabetes.” Accessed July 16, 2026. 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 Chicago?
NHS. 2025. “Type 2 Diabetes.” February 19. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/.
What if the website has no author or date?
With no date, it becomes: NHS. n.d. “Type 2 Diabetes.” Accessed July 16, 2026. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/.
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