The URL Indexer input field in the Authority section has been updated to include an **https://** protocol placeholder and automatic validation, making it easier to submit URLs correctly without manual formatting.



## ✨ What's New

Previously, the URL input field in the URL Indexer lacked a visible protocol placeholder, which could lead to submission errors or incorrectly formatted URLs. The field now displays an **https://** placeholder by default and includes protocol validation and autocomplete, ensuring that submitted URLs are properly formatted before indexing begins.



## 🛠️ How to Use It

1. Navigate to the **Authority** section in your Search Atlas left sidebar.
2. Open the **Indexer** tool.
3. Click on the URL input field — you will see the **https://** placeholder guiding your entry.
4. Begin typing your URL. If the protocol is missing, it will be automatically completed for you.
5. Submit your URL for indexing as usual.

## 📋 What to Expect

The input field will now enforce proper URL formatting by prompting users with an **https://** placeholder and validating the protocol before submission. URLs that do not include a valid protocol will be automatically corrected or flagged, reducing indexing errors caused by malformed entries. This change applies to all URL Indexer submissions going forward.

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