URL Encoder/Decoder & Server Status Checker

About URL Encoder/Decoder & Server Status Checker

Our free online URL Encoder/Decoder and Server Status Checker tool provides essential functionality for web developers, SEO professionals, and website administrators. With this tool, you can easily encode special characters in URLs to make them web-safe or decode encoded URLs back to their original form. Additionally, you can check if any website or server is currently online and responding.

What is URL Encoding/Decoding?

URL encoding converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. Since URLs can only be sent over the Internet using the ASCII character set, URL encoding converts non-ASCII characters into a % followed by hexadecimal digits.

Common uses for URL encoding include:

• Encoding query parameters in URLs
• Preparing data for form submission
• Creating SEO-friendly URLs with special characters
• Encoding email addresses in mailto links

Why Check Server Status?

Regularly checking your website's server status is crucial for:

• Monitoring website uptime and reliability
• Troubleshooting connection issues
• Verifying server maintenance windows
• Ensuring optimal performance for visitors

How to Use This Tool

To encode or decode URLs:

1. Enter your URL or text in the input box
2. Click "Encode URL" to convert special characters to their encoded equivalents
3. Click "Decode URL" to convert encoded characters back to their original form
4. Use the "Download" button to save your results

To check server status:

1. Enter the complete website URL (including http:// or https://)
2. Click "Check Server Status"
3. View the results indicating whether the server is online or offline

SEO Benefits of URL Encoding

Proper URL encoding is essential for SEO because:

• Search engines can properly index pages with special characters
• Encoded URLs are more likely to be shared correctly on social media
• It prevents broken links caused by unencoded special characters
• Encoded URLs maintain consistency across different browsers and platforms