- An optional HTTP header field that identifies the address of the web page (i.e., the URL) from which a resource has been requested. Through the referrer, the server providing the new web page can tell where the request originated. To mitigate security risks, browsers have been steadily reducing the amount of referrer information sent. ← Wikipedia
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