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# Get Duration Difference

The **Get Duration Difference** block calculates the difference between two dates.\
It is useful for tracking response time, subscription duration, or inactivity period.

Steps

1. Add a new node in your flow
2. Go to **Formatter → Date Formatter**
3. Select **Get Duration Difference**
4. Enter the **Date Format** (e.g., DD-MM-YYYY)
5. Enter **Date 1** (e.g., 18-02-2026)
6. Enter **Date 2** (e.g., 25-02-2026)
7. Click **Run & Save**
8. Open **Run History** to check the result

In the output, you will see the calculated duration (in milliseconds), showing the exact difference between the two dates.

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