How to Cite a Website in AMA 11th Edition

This guide explains how to format a website citation in AMA 11th Edition. Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a website in AMA 11th Edition:

Template

Author(s)/Organisation. Title of page. Website Name. Published/Updated Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

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Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

World Health Organization. Mental health in the workplace. World Health Organization. Published June 15, 2023. Accessed March 28, 2026. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the author
Use the individual author(s) or organisational name. End with a full stop.
2
Write the page title
Write the title in sentence case. Do not italicise. End with a full stop.
3
Add the website name
Write the website name. End with a full stop. Omit this if the author and website name are the same.
4
Include dates
Write 'Published' followed by the publication date in Month Day, Year format. Then write 'Accessed' followed by the access date in the same format.
5
Add the URL
Include the full URL. Do not add a full stop after the URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not including both the published date and the accessed date.
Using 'Retrieved from' instead of 'Accessed' (AMA uses 'Accessed').
Adding a full stop after the URL.
Omitting the website name when it differs from the author.
Not capitalising 'Published' and 'Accessed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AMA require an access date for websites?

Yes. AMA requires an access date for all online sources. Write 'Accessed Month Day, Year.' before the URL.

What if no publication date is available?

If no publication date is available, you may omit the 'Published' element. Still include the 'Accessed' date.

Do I add a period after the URL in AMA?

No. AMA does not place a full stop after a URL or DOI to avoid confusion about whether the full stop is part of the address.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your website:

Author(s) or Organization
Date of publication or last update
Title of page or article
Website name
URL
Date accessed (if no publication date)

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Step-by-Step Guide

Identify the author

Use the individual author(s) or organisational name. End with a full stop.

Write the page title

Write the title in sentence case. Do not italicise. End with a full stop.

Add the website name

Write the website name. End with a full stop. Omit this if the author and website name are the same.

Include dates

Write 'Published' followed by the publication date in Month Day, Year format. Then write 'Accessed' followed by the access date in the same format.

Add the URL

Include the full URL. Do not add a full stop after the URL.