# URL Encode

The **URL Encode** block converts text into a URL-safe format.\
It is used when sending data inside URLs to prevent broken API calls.

Steps

1. Add a new node in your flow
2. Go to **Formatter → Text Formatter**
3. Select **URL Encode**
4. Choose your **Authentication**
5. Enter the **Input Text** (e.g., `John Doe & Co`)
6. Click **Run & Save**
7. Open **Run History → Output Response** to view the encoded result

The text will be converted into a safe URL format for transmission in APIs or links.

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlxyJBEL5zk>" %}


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