Location protocol Property
Example
Return the protocol of the current URL:
var x = location.protocol;
The result of x will be:
Definition and Usage
The protocol property sets or returns the protocol of the current URL, including the colon (:).
The protocol is a standard that specifies how data are transmitted between computers.
Browser Support
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| protocol | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Return the protocol property:
location.protocol
Set the protocol property:
location.protocol=protocol
Property Values
| Value | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| protocol | String |
The protocol of the URL. Possible values:
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Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the protocol of the current URL, including the colon (:) |
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Location Object
