From version 1.00.19.284 Influence has been able to integrate with GetAddress.io to perform postcode lookup of addresses within the database. It is a simple, quick, reliable way to ensure accurate addresses by entering a postcode.
Version 1.00.21.134 updated this with the latest API information.
IMPORTANT From Nov 2025 GetAddress.io is no longer supported. If you wish to use a postcode lookup service, we now integrate with Ideal Postcodes - Please see their website https://ideal-postcodes.co.uk/ for more info. |
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- 1. How It Works
- 2. System Setup for Ideal Postcodes
- Old - Get Address Info (No Longer supported)
1. How It Works
Using the address lookup is really simple. On any address field in Influence, simply enter the postcode into the relevant field, then click the [... ] button.
e.g. If you entered RH1 3JU then clicked [... ] the system will then display a Select Address box and you can just use the drop-down list to choose the relevant address.
That's it.
2. System Setup for Ideal Postcodes
To use address lookup you will need to sign up for an account with Ideal Postcodes (www.ideal-postcodes.co.uk)
Once you have, you will need to obtain an API Key, and then store that in your Influence database.
1. Obtain API key from Ideal Postcodes
2. Contact the Influence support team and let us know the API key Details
3. We will add the API key to your database, and activate the feature.
That's it.
Nice and simple.
ADVISORY
IMPORTANT From Nov 2025 GetAddress.io is no longer supported. If you wish to use a postcode lookup service, we now integrate with Ideal Postcodes - Please see their website https://ideal-postcodes.co.uk/ for more info. |
Old - Get Address Info (No Longer supported)
System Setup
In order to use the postcode lookup service, you will require a subscription with GetAddress.io
The basic process is:
- Sign up with GetAddress.io and receive your unique API key
- Store your API Key in the parameters in your Influence database.
That's it!
Details
Step 1
- Go To GetAddress.io and choose a plan to suit your needs. The basic plan allows 50 postcode lookups per day, other plans allow more.
- Once you have signed up, you will receive an email with your API Key.
Step 2
- Login to your Influence database with the userID 'ADM'
- Go to Maintenance > Setup > Parameters, choose File > Open and select the parameter set SYA - Address Formatting. Open the [Text] tab and store your API Key.
| NOTE: If you are unsure at this stage, then you can send an email with details of your API key to our support team, and we can enter these details into the system for you to activate the getAddress integration. Send API key details to: support@influence-it.com |
Once done, press [OK] to save the details.
That's it. The setup is now done.
| IMPORTANT: We recommend that you keep a note of yourgetaddress.ioaccount details as you will need these in order to manage your getaddress account. We (influence) do not hold or store these details within the database. |
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