How to cite a website in Chicago / Turabian
The Turabian / Chicago format for a website, as a template and a real example. Fill in your own source in the generator below.
Surname, Given. “Title of Page.” Website Name. Last modified May 14, 2024. https://example.org/page.
World Health Organization. “Hypertension.” World Health Organization. Last modified March 16, 2023. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension.
Footnote: World Health Organization, “Hypertension,” World Health Organization, Last modified March 16, 2023, https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension.
Turabian / Chicago website rules
- Bibliography: Author (inverted). “Page Title.” Website Name. Date. URL.
- Use the date published or “Last modified” date; if none, an access date.
- Website names are roman, not italic, unless they are also the name of a publication.
- Footnote form puts the names in normal order and separates elements with commas.
Turabian / Chicago website citation generator
Paste a DOI, or type the details. The in-text marker appears under the reference.
World Health Organization. “Hypertension.” World Health Organization. Last modified March 16, 2023. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension.
Short note: World Health Organization, Hypertension.Questions about Turabian / Chicago websites
How do I cite a website in Chicago / Turabian?
Bibliography: Surname, Given. “Title of Page.” Website Name. Month Day, Year. URL. Note: Given Surname, “Title of Page,” Website Name, Month Day, Year, URL.
Do I need an access date in Chicago style?
Only if the page has no publication or modification date.