maui-deep-linking

Deep linking in .NET MAUI requires configuring Android App Links with auto-verification and iOS Universal Links with Associated Domains. You map incoming URLs to in-app pages by registering Shell routes and wiring platform-specific intent filters.

Universal links and Android App Links use verified HTTP URLs to securely route users directly to content, bypassing the app chooser. Custom URI schemes provide simpler cross-platform routing but lack domain ownership verification. Both require Shell route mapping to navigate in-app pages.

Yes, enabling Android App Links requires hosting domain verification assets so the OS can verify your ownership. You must publish a valid asset file to your web domain and configure intent filters with auto-verify in your MAUI Android manifest.

Mapping URLs to Shell navigation routes involves registering specific page paths in your MAUI routing logic and handling the incoming URI payload. This wires the cross-platform routing system so external links open the correct in-app content.

iOS Universal Links fail when Associated Domains are misconfigured or the AASA file is unreachable from your domain. You must ensure the entitlement is correct and the apple-app-site-association asset is served over HTTPS without redirection.

Yes, you can test and debug incoming URLs and navigation flows locally by triggering custom URI schemes and universal links via platform-specific tools. This verifies your Shell route mapping and intent filters before deploying to production.