They can be created by typing a URL in a text editor and dragging the text to the macOS Desktop, if the format and drag-and-drop are supported within the app.

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Nonetheless macOS sees such files as Internet locations. Apple's own developer website doesn't recognize the term. inetloc file extension appears to date back to around 2004 but isn't well documented.