What this does
The URL field maps to Airtable’s URL field type. It presents a text input optimized for web addresses.Settings reference
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Placeholder text | Hint text shown when the field is empty. Supports @ variable references. |
| Default value | URL pre-filled when the form loads. Supports @ variable references. |
| Minimum characters | Minimum character count required. |
| Maximum characters | Maximum character count allowed. |
Common use cases
- Portfolio submission forms (submit your website URL)
- Vendor onboarding (enter your company website)
- Content review forms (paste the article or video URL)
- Social media profile collection
Common questions
Does the URL field validate the format?
Does the URL field validate the format?
The form validates that the entered value is a properly formatted URL (begins with http:// or https://). If the format is invalid, an error message is shown.
Can I use reject duplicates on a URL field?
Can I use reject duplicates on a URL field?
Yes. Enable Reject duplicate values to ensure each URL is only submitted once. Useful for preventing the same website from being submitted multiple times.
Can I pre-fill a URL based on another field?
Can I pre-fill a URL based on another field?
Yes. The default value supports
@ variable references, so you can construct a URL dynamically from other form field values.