HTML <input> name Attribute

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The name attribute on an <input> tag assigns a name to that input element.

This name is used during form submission and as a reference for other purposes.

Example

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A name attribute on two <input> elements.
Two textbox values are sent during form submission.

<form action="/tutorial/action.html">
  <label for="firstname">Firstname:</label><br />
  <input type="text" id="firstname" name="firstname"><br />
  <label for="lastname">Lastname:</label><br />
  <input type="text" id="lastname" name="lastname"><br />

  <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

Using name

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The name attribute assigns a name to the input element.

Unlike id, the name does not have to be unique across the page.

This attribute is used as reference for JavaScript and for form data submission.

Note: Input elements must have a name to participate in form submission.