How to Ensure a String Includes a Specific Prefix (e.g., https://) - Invalid URL in parameter Issue

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Hi Makers,

I’m having an issue with a scenario I’m setting up, and I would really appreciate your help.

Scenario description:

  • Trigger: The scenario starts with the Watch Events from Instantly module (Webhook configured correctly).
  • Action: The data received is sent to the Create/Update Contact in Go High Level module.

The issue:
When the data reaches the Go High Level module, I encounter the following error:

type BundleValidationError 
message Validation failed for 1 parameter(s).
detail Invalid URL in parameter 'website'.

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The issue seems to be related to the website field, which comes from Instantly. I’ve confirmed that the field is not empty—it contains values like this example: smithpropertygroup.com

It appears that the problem is the missing http:// or https:// prefix, which makes the value invalid as a URL.

What I’ve tried so far:

  1. Added a Set Multiple Variables module to try and add the https:// prefix. I created a variable named formattedWebsite using the following formula:

if(contains([1.website] ; "http://") or contains([1.website]; "https://") ; [1.website]; "https://" & [1.website])

Here the Screenshot of set variable:

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  1. After setting this variable, I added a Compose a String module to call the formattedWebsite variable and use it in the next steps.

And this the Screenshot of Compose a string

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And This is an example output from the “Set Multiple Variables” module, as you can see it is not adding the “https://” prefix.

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What I need help with:

  1. Can someone help me correct the formula in the Set Multiple Variables module?
  2. Is the Compose a String module necessary in this case, or can I pass the formattedWebsite variable directly to the Go High Level module?

Thank you in advance for any suggestions or examples you can share! :pray: