How to Cite a Website in IEEE
Complete guide with examples for citing webpages, online news articles, and organizational sites in IEEE style.
Basic Format: Webpage with an Author
IEEE style uses bracketed numbers in‑text. Webpage titles use sentence case. Include an access date and the [Online] tag.
Reference List Entry
[1] A. A. Author, “Title of webpage,” Website Name. Accessed: Abbrev. Month. Day, Year. [Online]. Available: URL
Example: Online News Article
Citation
[1] G. Reynolds, “Why walking is the best exercise,” CBC News. Accessed: Apr. 8, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/walking-exercise-1.1234567
In‑Text Citation
As shown in [1], walking provides significant health benefits.
Webpage with Group or Corporate Author
Use the organisation's name as the author. Abbreviate common terms like “Corp.” and “Inc.” where appropriate.
Example
[2] World Health Organization, “Mental health and climate change,” WHO. Accessed: Apr. 8, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-climate-change
Webpage with No Author
If no author is listed, begin the citation with the title of the webpage.
Example
[3] “Indigenous languages in Canada,” Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada. Accessed: Apr. 8, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/indigenous-languages.html
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an access date always required?
Yes. IEEE style requires an access date for all online sources because web content can change over time.
How do I format month abbreviations?
IEEE uses abbreviated months with a period: Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov., Dec.