---
title: "init(url:)"
framework: safariservices
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "safariservices/sfsafariviewcontroller/init(url:)-5kpkn"
---

# init(url:)

Initializes a Safari view controller that loads the specified URL.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(url URL: URL)
```

## Parameters

- `URL`: The URL to navigate to. The URL must use the http or https scheme.

## Return Value

Return Value A newly created Safari view controller.

## See Also

### Creating a View Controller

- [init(url:configuration:)](safariservices/sfsafariviewcontroller/init(url:configuration:)-305vl.md)
- [SFSafariViewController.Configuration](safariservices/sfsafariviewcontroller/configuration-swift.class.md)
- [init(url:entersReaderIfAvailable:)](safariservices/sfsafariviewcontroller/init(url:entersreaderifavailable:)-3aatz.md)