Template:Cite web
This template formats a citation for a webpage or other online source.
Usage
{{Cite web
|author=Isle of Man Post Office
|url=https://example.com/stamps/new-issue
|title=New Commemorative Stamp Issue
|website=Isle of Man Post Office
|publisher=Isle of Man Post Office
|date=15 September 2026
|access-date=16 September 2026
}}
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Author | author | Author or organisation responsible for the webpage | Line | suggested |
| URL | url | Web address of the page | URL | required |
| Page title | title | Title of the webpage | Line | required |
| Website | website | Name of the website | Line | suggested |
| Publisher | publisher | Organisation that publishes the website | Line | optional |
| Publication date | date | Date the webpage was published or updated | Date | optional |
| Access date | access-date | Date the webpage was accessed | Date | suggested |
See also
{{Cite book}}— books, including digitised copies available online.{{Cite Catalogue}}— official stamp catalogue publications, including official online editions.{{Cite magazine}}— magazine, journal and other periodical articles, including online versions.{{Cite news}}— newspaper articles and reports from news organisations, including online news.{{Cite}}— other sources, including information cards, leaflets, certificates and correspondence.
Use {{Cite web}} for general webpages, organisational announcements, press releases, dealer listings and online databases. Choose the template that best describes the source; being available online does not necessarily make {{Cite web}} the most suitable choice.