How to change only Java net. Protocol part of URL object?

I have a Java. Net that uses HTTPS protocol net. URL object, for example:

https://www.bla.com

I only need to change the protocol part of the URL object so that when I call its toString () method, I get this:

http://www.bla.com

What is the best way?

Solution

You will use the available methods:

URL oldUrl = new URL("https://www.bla.com");
URL newUrl = new URL("http",oldUrl.getHost(),oldUrl.getPort(),oldUrl.getFile(),oldUrl.getRef());

There is a broader set () method that requires eight items, and you may need a finer URL

Editor: as just pointed out to me, I didn't notice and set () was protected So the URL is technically changeable, but for us mortals, it is immutable So you just need to build a new URL object