Deep Linking in React Native (Android & iOS Complete Setup)

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Learn how to set up deep linking in React Native for Android and iOS, enabling users to open specific app screens using a URL.

intermediate Published 15 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Add an intent filter to AndroidManifest.xml to handle custom URL schemes
  2. Configure Android App Links using HTTPS links
  3. Set up iOS Universal Links using HTTPS links
  4. Implement a routing mechanism to handle deep links and navigate to specific screens
  5. Test deep linking on both Android and iOS devices
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Mobile developers and React Native developers can benefit from this tutorial to enhance their app's user experience and functionality.

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💡 Deep linking allows users to open specific screens in your app using a URL, enhancing the overall user experience.

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Learn how to set up deep linking in React Native for Android and iOS, enabling users to open specific app screens using a URL.

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# Deep Linking in React Native (Android & iOS Complete Setup)

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In React Native, deep linking allows users to open specific screens in your app using a URL.

It works on both Android and iOS, but requires platform-specific setup.

### What is Deep Linking?

Deep linking means opening a particular screen directly from a link.

### Example:

myapp://profile

### Types of Deep Linking

* Custom URL Scheme (myapp://)
* Android App Links (https://)
* iOS Universal Links (https://)

### Android Setup

Step 1: Add Intent Filter

Open android/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml

<activity android:name=".MainActivity"android:launchMode="singleTask"><intent-filter><action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" /><category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" /><category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE" /><data android:scheme="myapp" /></intent-filter><
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