What can I do if an "Invalid URL Included" error occurs?

Have you ever encountered this error message before?

This error happens when a network protocol is missing before a website URL.

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It is an inherent, very first part of a web address (before the “www”), and technically speaking, a protocol such as http:// or https:// is required for a browser to verify a website and fetch information accordingly.

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In most cases, the browser will add it for you, but if you encountered the aforementioned error message please add the protocol before the website address!

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The supported network protocols are as follows:

  • http://
  • https://
  • ftp://
  • sftp://

If you want to learn more about network protocols and their functions, check out this article: 12 common network protocols and their functions explained.