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Binary data is non-text information like images or files. Learn how Make.com stores and processes it, and how to convert it into readable text.

Add an extra layer of security to your online accounts with two-factor authentication. Learn how to set it up and keep your data safe.

A query string is the part of a URL that carries parameters, helping refine requests for websites and APIs. Learn how they work with clear examples.

A webhook in Make.com is a way to receive data from other apps in real-time. Instead of constantly asking another app, “Do you have new data for me?”—which can be inefficient—webhooks allow apps to notify Make.com whenever something happens. Think of it like having a doorbell: the app “rings” Make.com when there’s new data or … Read more

An RSS feed gathers updates from your favorite websites and delivers them to apps that support RSS, making it easy to stay updated automatically.

A regular expression is a sequence of characters that defines a search pattern, typically used for finding or replacing specific text in strings. For example, this is the regular expression for a number; And this is a more complex one to match an email address; Want to know more? Read the guide by clicking the … Read more

An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. It acts as a bridge between different systems, enabling them to exchange data and functionalities. APIs can be used to access features or data from another application, like retrieving weather information for … Read more