> Markdown version of [Pass Data to a View](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/views/pass-data). Section index: [llms.txt](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/llms.txt)

# Pass Data to a View

The recommended way to pass data between views in a Vaadin application is through **URL parameters**. This approach enables *deep linking*, allowing users to navigate directly to a specific page or piece of content using a URL. With deep linking, users can bookmark key sections for quick access, share links with colleagues, and seamlessly navigate back using the browser’s history and back button.

## <a id="types-of-url-parameters"></a>Types of URL Parameters

Vaadin supports two types of URL parameters:

- **Route parameters** — Part of the URL path, used to identify a specific view or content, such as a particular entity or tab.

- **Query parameters** — Key-value pairs appended to the URL, ideal for storing UI state, like a grid’s sort order or a search field’s value.

> **Tip:** Use **route parameters** when navigation depends on the structure of the URL, such as `/customer/123` to view customer details.

> **Tip:** Use **query parameters** for storing state that affects a view’s behavior, such as `/orders?sort=date&filter=shipped`.

## <a id="guides"></a>Guides

The following guides explore different ways to pass data between views:

- [Route Parameters](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/views/pass-data/route-parameters.md): Learn how to use route parameters in a Vaadin application.
- [Route Templates](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/views/pass-data/route-templates.md): Learn how to use route templates in Flow.
- [Query Parameters](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/views/pass-data/query-parameters.md): Learn how to manage state with query parameters in a Vaadin application.