Android Deep Linking & App Links: The Complete Domain Verification Guide

Traditional Deep Links vs. Verified Android App Links

Traditional URI schemes (like myapp://profile/123) prompt users with an ambiguous "Open with" chooser dialog, confusing users. Verified Android App Links associate your website domain directly with your app using digital asset links, ensuring web clicks open your app seamlessly without prompts.

1. Declaring Intent Filter in AndroidManifest.xml

<activity android:name=".MainActivity" android:exported="true">
    <intent-filter android:autoVerify="true">
        <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
        <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
        <category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE" />

        <data android:scheme="https" android:host="jmdworld.in" android:pathPrefix="/article" />
    </intent-filter>
</activity>

2. Hosting assetlinks.json on Your Server

Place an assetlinks.json file at https://jmdworld.in/.well-known/assetlinks.json:

[{
  "relation": ["delegate_permission/common.handle_all_urls"],
  "target": {
    "namespace": "android_app",
    "package_name": "com.jmdworld.app",
    "sha256_cert_fingerprints": ["14:6D:E9:01:07:46:4A:E2:B6:2F:5D:8B:CA:D5:78:B1:AB:F0:7C:EA:87:66:35:E1:C6:E3:7A:48:9A:F1:C7:99"]
  }
}]