# Create/Edit URL Portlet: Enter Source URL

| Field Descriptions | Related Help Topics | Additional Information |

Use this page to specify a URL to the content you want to display in the URL portlet.

## Field Descriptions

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Field | Description
--- | ---
URL | Enter the URL to the location containing the content you want to display in the portlet, for example: http://www.oracle.com
Timeout | Enter the number of seconds the portlet should wait attempting to obtain the content. If the number of seconds you specify is exceeded, the Timeout Message displays.
Timeout Message | Enter the message that will display after the Timeout duration has been exceeded For example, Timed out. Try connecting later.

### Notes

- You cannot run a URL portlet in HTTPS mode.

## Related Help Topics

### Concepts:

- What are URL portlets?

### Next Steps:

- URL Portlet step 3: Filter Data

## Additional Information

### On Portal Center:

- For more information go to the documentation section of Portal Center.