What is an Access URL ?

• It’s a unique internal URL within a system (like a website, database, or content management system
• This URL points to a specific item (like a webpage, document, product, or data record).
• The “(n)” usually means it can be multiple URLs — one per item.

Purpose

• Crawlers, like search engine bots or internal indexing services, use these URLs to find and retrieve the item.
• It helps the crawler navigate the system systematically without confusion.
• This URL often provides direct access, bypassing navigation menus or front-end user interfaces.

How it works in practice

• Imagine an e-commerce site with thousands of products.
• Each product has a unique access URL, e.g. /products/12345.
• The crawler uses these URLs to fetch product details for indexing or search.
• Sometimes these URLs include parameters, like /product?id=12345&ref=abc.

Characteristics of Access URLs

• Internal: Not necessarily meant for direct user consumption but primarily for automated tools.
• Stable: Usually consistent over time so crawlers don’t get lost or broken.
• Unique: Each URL corresponds to one unique item.
• Can be RESTful URLs or include query parameters.