I encountered a term 'enter your referral' and I'm not sure what it means. I want to understand what this phrase refers to and how it works.
5 answers
Sara
Mon Dec 16 2024
This information is useful for the server providing the new web page.
WhisperInfinity
Mon Dec 16 2024
In HTTP, the term "Referer" is actually a misspelling of "Referrer".
Alessandro
Mon Dec 16 2024
Despite this, it remains an optional HTTP header field that serves a crucial purpose.
QuasarGlider
Mon Dec 16 2024
The "Referer" header identifies the address of the web page, specifically the URI or IRI, from which a resource has been requested.
CryptoDynastyLord
Sun Dec 15 2024
By examining the referrer, the server can determine the origin of the request.