MLA website citation generator
Cite a website in MLA 9th edition: paste the link and CiteForge fills in the details, then gives you the Works Cited page entry and the in-text citation.
Cite a website in MLA
Works Cited entry · MLA 9th edition
Your citation appears here as you type, set exactly as it will look in your paper.
In-text citation
Fill in the author and date to see the in-text version.
MLA format for a website
Author Surname, First Name. “Title of Page.” Website Name, Day Month Year, URL.
- The site is the italic container.
- Drop https:// from URLs (keep it for DOIs).
- No date? Add “Accessed Day Month Year.” at the end.
Example
Cherry, Kendra. “What Is the Zeigarnik Effect?” Verywell Mind, 4 Mar. 2025, www.verywellmind.com/zeigarnik-effect-memory-overview-4175150.
In-text: (Cherry) or Cherry
What you need, and where to find it
- Author (person or organisation)
- Page title
- Website name
- Publication or update date
- URL
- Date you accessed it
Look for a byline under the headline, a “last updated” date near the top or bottom, and the site name in the logo or footer.
Compare every style side by side in the full guide.
MLA website questions
How do I cite a website in MLA?
Use this pattern: Author Surname, First Name. “Title of Page.” Website Name, Day Month Year, URL.
Or paste the link into the generator above and it builds the citation for you.
What information do I need?
Author (person or organisation), Page title, Website name, Publication or update date, URL, Date you accessed it. Look for a byline under the headline, a “last updated” date near the top or bottom, and the site name in the logo or footer.
What does the in-text citation look like?
MLA uses (Author page). The generator gives you both the parenthetical and narrative versions; add a page number or timestamp for direct quotes.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
Free, no account, no ads. Citations are formatted in your browser, and saved sources stay in this browser only.