---
title: "init(request:)"
framework: webkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "webkit/webdatasource/init(request:)"
---

# init(request:)

initializes a data source with a URL request.

## Declaration

```swift
init!(request: URLRequest!)
```

## Parameters

- `request`: The URL request used to load the web content.

## Return Value

Return Value The initialized web data source.

## Discussion

Discussion This method is the designated initializer for WebDataSource objects. Normally, WebFrame objects create their data sources, so you should not invoke this method directly.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide](apple-archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/DisplayWebContent.md)