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Mid-Level Ionic Question 8: How do you handle deep linking in Ionic?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Deep linking is handled using Capacitor's App plugin or the Ionic Native Deep Links plugin to map external URLs to specific app states.
Deep explanation
In modern Ionic apps using Capacitor, you listen for the 'appUrlOpen' event. You then use the application's router (Angular, Vue, or React) to navigate to the appropriate internal path based on the incoming URL slug or parameters.
Real-world example
An e-commerce app where clicking a 'View Product' link in an email opens the specific product page in the installed app.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting to configure the Android Intent Filters or iOS Associated Domains in the native project files.
Follow-up questions
- What are Universal Links?