diff --git a/CHANGES.rst b/CHANGES.rst
index b43ed6a..2387df8 100644
--- a/CHANGES.rst
+++ b/CHANGES.rst
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ Changelog
 1.2.1 (unreleased)
 ------------------
 
-- Nothing changed yet.
+- Handle /api (remove it) urls when absolut-ize urls.
+  [cekk]
 
 
 1.2.0 (2024-01-17)
diff --git a/src/redturtle/voltoplugin/editablefooter/restapi/get.py b/src/redturtle/voltoplugin/editablefooter/restapi/get.py
index c7f9486..097a635 100644
--- a/src/redturtle/voltoplugin/editablefooter/restapi/get.py
+++ b/src/redturtle/voltoplugin/editablefooter/restapi/get.py
@@ -48,6 +48,9 @@ def reply(self):
 
     def get_portal_url(self):
         portal_url = api.portal.get().absolute_url()
+        # BBB
+        if portal_url.endswith("/api"):
+            portal_url = portal_url[:4]
         if not HAS_PLONE_VOLTO:
             return portal_url
         registry = getUtility(IRegistry)