How to Retrieve the token from Initial URL in Your Angular Application

Learn how to effectively capture and use the `token` from the initial URL of your Angular app for better functionality and flexibility in handling user data. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/69253834/ asked by the user 'Blaque_Mani' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/3104562/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/69254132/ provided by the user 'Juan Vicente Berzosa Tejero' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/15468663/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: Get Initial URL on Angular App initialisation Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/licensing The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- Getting the Initial URL in Angular Application Initialization When developing Angular applications, you might come across scenarios where you need to manage incoming data from URLs. For instance, if you are working on a landing page for a Software as a Service (SaaS) application, you may need to capture tokens or specific parameters passed in the URL when a user is redirected to your Angular app. In this guide, we will break down the steps necessary to retrieve and utilize a token from the initial URL while ensuring the app initializes correctly. Understanding the Problem When a user accesses your Angular application, the URL may look something like this: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] However, upon initialization, Angular often redirects to another URL, such as: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] This transition can make it challenging to extract parameters like token. Let's dive into how you can capture that token effectively. Step-by-Step Solution Step 1: Configure Your App Routing Module First, you need to set up the routes in your AppRoutingModule to capture the token from the URL. Here’s how you can do that: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Step 2: Import the App Routing Module Next, ensure that your AppRoutingModule is imported into your main application module. This is generally done as follows: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Step 3: Access the Token in MainComponent Now, you need to access the token in your MainComponent, which is responsible for handling the token logic. Use ActivatedRoute to retrieve the token parameter: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Conclusion Once you have implemented these steps, you can access your Angular application using the following format: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] This setup allows you to capture the token and use it within your application, enhancing its functionality and user experience. Final Thoughts By handling tokens effectively through Angular's routing mechanisms, you can create seamless experiences for users interacting with your SaaS application. Make sure to test thoroughly and adjust the logic in your components as needed for specific scenarios, such as handling multiple tokens or various parameter types. Implement these changes today and enhance your Angular application!