How to Cite a Website in IEEE

This guide explains how to format a website citation in IEEE. 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 IEEE:

Template

[1] A. A. Author/Organization. "Title of page." Website Name. URL (accessed Month Day, Year).

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

[1]

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

[1] World Health Organization. "Mental health in the workplace." World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work (accessed Jun. 15, 2023).

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Assign a reference number
Use the next sequential number in square brackets.
2
Identify the author
Use the individual author or organisational name. Write a full stop after the author.
3
Write the page title
Place the page title in double quotation marks. Use sentence case.
4
Add the website name
Write the website or publisher name (not italicised in IEEE for web sources).
5
Include the URL and access date
Provide the full URL followed by '(accessed Mon. Day, Year).' with the month abbreviated.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not placing the page title in quotation marks.
Forgetting to include the access date in parentheses.
Using 'Accessed:' instead of 'accessed' (lowercase in IEEE).
Omitting the website name when it differs from the author.
Not abbreviating the month in the access date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IEEE require an access date for websites?

Yes. IEEE requires an access date for all online sources. Format it in parentheses at the end: (accessed Mar. 28, 2026).

How do I abbreviate months in IEEE?

Abbreviate months with three letters followed by a full stop: Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov., Dec. Note that May is not abbreviated.

What if no author is listed for a website?

Begin the reference with the title of the page in quotation marks. If the organisation is apparent, use it as the author.

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

Assign a reference number

Use the next sequential number in square brackets.

Identify the author

Use the individual author or organisational name. Write a full stop after the author.

Write the page title

Place the page title in double quotation marks. Use sentence case.

Add the website name

Write the website or publisher name (not italicised in IEEE for web sources).

Include the URL and access date

Provide the full URL followed by '(accessed Mon. Day, Year).' with the month abbreviated.