Sanitize and Encode API URLs
API endpoints are strict. One wrong character can lead to a 400 Bad Request. Encode your parameters every time for safety.
When to use this solution:
Use this every time you are dynamically building an API request string in your code.
Common Use Cases
Encoding user-generated search termsPassing JSON objects in GET requestsBuilding complex filter stringsEnsuring cross-browser compatibility
1Step-by-Step Guide
Start with base URL
Identify your endpoint (e.g., https://api.example.com/search).
Identify dynamic parts
Note which variables contain user input or special symbols.
Encode the variables
Run each value through our encoder to make it URL-safe.
Test the full link
Assemble and test the finished URL to ensure it reaches the server correctly.
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Prepare API URLFrequently Asked Questions
What characters must be encoded?
Any character that isn't a letter, number, or certain symbols (like - . _ ~) should generally be encoded.
Will it encode my whole URL?
No, you should only encode the *values* of your query parameters, not the entire address.