How to link to Rfam?
====================

.. NOTE::
  All links to Rfam should use the ``rfam.org`` domain.
  Please update any links referring to the ``rfam.xfam.org`` domain.

Here are some examples of linking to Rfam:

* Using Rfam accession (**recommended**):

  * `http://rfam.org/family/RF00360 <http://rfam.org/family/RF00360>`_
  * `http://rfam.org/family?acc=RF00360 <http://rfam.org/family?acc=RF00360>`_

* Using Rfam ID:

  * `http://rfam.org/family/snoZ107_R87 <http://rfam.org/family/snoZ107_R87>`_
  * `http://rfam.org/family?id=snoZ107_R87 <http://rfam.org/family?id=snoZ107_R87>`_

.. WARNING::
    Rfam accession numbers are more stable between releases than IDs.
    We **strongly** recommend that you link by Rfam accession (e.g. RF00360).

* Using "entry":

  You can also refer to a family by ``entry``, although this is a convenience
  that should be used only if you're not sure if what you have is an accession or an ID.

  * `http://rfam.org/family?entry=RF00360 <http://rfam.org/family?entry=RF00360>`_ or
  * `http://rfam.org/family?entry=snoZ107_R87 <http://rfam.org/family?entry=snoZ107_R87>`_