Universal Links for Developers

Seamlessly link to content inside your app, or on your website in iOS 9. With universal links, you can always give users the most integrated mobile experience, even when your app isn’t installed on their device.

Development Resources

Download Xcode 7, which includes the iOS 9 SDK, and use the development resources below to build apps that support universal links.

Guides and Reference

Get details on how to build apps and websites that support universal links.

Xcode 7 and iOS 9

Xcode 7 and the iOS 9 SDK include APIs for building apps that support universal links.

App Search API Validation Tool

Find out if your website is ready for universal links and get recommendations on website optimization.

Seamless Linking to Your App

Learn how to increase app engagement by using universal links to lead users directly to your app when they tap links to your website.

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Related Technologies

Learn how to build more continuity between your apps and websites with Handoff, Shared Web Credentials, and Search.

Handoff

Provide continuity for users with multiple devices by supporting Handoff in your apps and websites. Apps that support universal links will automatically work with Handoff.

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Shared Web Credentials

Make it easier for your users to sign in to your iOS app using usernames and passwords saved in Safari with iCloud Keychain.

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Search

Help users easily discover information in your apps and websites by surfacing your content in Search on iOS 9.

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