# 
#  Overview
 The **`action` attribute** in #key# HTML:HyperText Markup Language #key# is used to specify where to send the data of a form.


# 
#  Syntax

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```html
<form action="URL">
```
---

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## Parameters

- **`URL`**: This is used to define the link or URL where we want our data to be sent once the form is submitted.



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## Example

The HTML code provided below demonstrates how to use the `action` attribute:

<form action="/signup_page.php" method="get">
  First name: <input type="text" name="fname"><br>
  Last name: <input type="text" name="lname"><br>
  Adress: <input type="text" name="adress"><br>
  Email: <input type="text" name="mail"><br>
  <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

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## Explanation
We make a form. When the form is submitted, the data is sent to the signup page on the server. 

What is the HTML action attribute?

The action attribute in HTML specifies the URL to send form data to upon submission.