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Libra013 last edited by

I know a URL should "technically" shorter than 75 characters. Does that include the http://www.domainname.com ?

Thank you
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Libra013 @mad2k last edited by

Thank you Marek. I have no idea why I never thought of that part before!
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mad2k last edited by

Hi Lisa,

Yes it does

Marek
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