IEEE Standard - Websites

Free IEEE Website Referencing Generator

Generate accurate IEEE references for websites and online sources. Paste a URL for instant formatting with proper access dates.

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How to cite a website in IEEE

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IEEE Website Reference Format

Basic Website:

[#] Author(s), "Page title," Website Name. URL (accessed Mon. DD, YYYY).

Organisation Website:

[#] Organisation Name, "Page title," Website Name. URL (accessed Mon. DD, YYYY).

IEEE Website Reference Examples

Organisation Website

[1] World Health Organization, "Mental health guidelines," WHO. https://www.who.int/mental-health (accessed Jan. 15, 2024).

In-text: [1]

Individual Author Website

[2] J. Smith, "The future of artificial intelligence," Tech Today. https://techtoday.com/ai-future (accessed Jan. 20, 2024).

In-text: [2]

Government Website

[3] National Institute of Standards and Technology, "Cybersecurity framework," NIST. https://nist.gov/cyberframework (accessed Feb. 10, 2024).

In-text: [3]

Online Article

[4] M. Johnson, "Advances in quantum computing," IEEE Spectrum. https://spectrum.ieee.org/quantum-computing (accessed Mar. 5, 2024).

In-text: [4]

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reference a website in IEEE style?

Include author(s), page title in quotation marks, website name in italics, URL, and access date. Example: [1] J. Smith, "Page title," Website Name. URL (accessed Mon. DD, YYYY).

Do I need an access date for websites in IEEE?

Yes, IEEE requires an access date for all online sources. Format it as "(accessed Mon. DD, YYYY)" at the end of the reference, using abbreviated months (Jan., Feb., Mar., etc.).

How do I reference a website with no author in IEEE?

Use the organisation name as the author. If no organisation is identifiable, begin with the page title in quotation marks followed by the website name.

How do I format the URL in IEEE references?

Include the full URL without angle brackets. If the URL is very long, it is acceptable to shorten it to the base domain plus the path. Always follow the URL with the access date in parentheses.