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Base64 Encode

Function: Base64 Encode​

This action allows you to convert any piece of text into a Base64 encoded string. Base64 encoding is a way to transform data into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet or stored in systems that only handle text. It's often used for things like embedding images in web pages, sending sensitive data securely, or preparing data for certain API calls.

Essentially, it takes your original text and turns it into a sequence of characters that looks like a jumble of letters, numbers, and symbols. This process is reversible, meaning you can always decode it back to the original text if needed.

Input​

  • Text (STRING, Required): The original text, message, or data you wish to convert into a Base64 encoded string.

Output​

  • Result (STRING): This is the name of the variable where the Base64 encoded text will be stored. By default, this variable is named RESULT, but you can specify a different name if you prefer. After the action runs, you can use this variable in subsequent steps to access the encoded text.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Base64 Encode" action in your applications:

Example 1: Encoding sensitive user data for an API call​

Imagine you need to send a user's username and password to an external service through an API, and the service requires these credentials to be Base64 encoded for security.

  • Inputs:
    • Text: myuser:securepassword123
  • Result: A variable named RESULT will be created, containing the Base64 encoded string: bXl1c2VyOnNlY3VyZXBhc3N3b3JkMTIz. You can then use this RESULT variable in your API call.

Example 2: Obfuscating an email address for display on a webpage​

To prevent spam bots from easily scraping email addresses from your website, you might want to display them in a Base64 encoded format and then decode them using JavaScript on the client side.

  • Inputs:
  • Result: A variable named RESULT will be created, containing the Base64 encoded string: Y29udGFjdEBteWNvbXBhbnkuY29t. This encoded string can then be used in your webpage's HTML.

Example 3: Preparing configuration data for storage or transmission​

You might have a small piece of configuration data, perhaps in JSON format, that you want to store in a database field that only accepts simple strings, or transmit as part of a URL parameter. Encoding it in Base64 ensures its integrity.

  • Inputs:
    • Text: \{"setting1": "valueA", "setting2": 123\}
  • Result: A variable named RESULT will be created, containing the Base64 encoded string: eyJzZXR0aW5nMSI6ICJ2YWx1ZUEiLCAic2V0dGluZzIiOiAxMjN9. This encoded string can then be safely stored or transmitted.