> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.loqate.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Global Geocoding > Convert addresses to coordinates or reverse geocode coordinates to addresses. Supports most international locations for Store Finder implementations. When reverse geocoding, multiple addresses will be returned if possible (with a maximum of 5). This is because, particularly in urban areas, it can be difficult to identify the specific property associated with a set of co-ordinates. **A note on multiple inputs** Please note that whilst the API can accept an input of multiple addresses/co-ordinates, response times will be quicker if only one is sent at a time. For the UK, only the first address/co-ordinate in the string will be parsed (i.e. only one geocoding/reverse geocoding result will be provided). If sending multiple addresses/co-ordinates, limiting these to one country will also improve performance. The Global Geocoding API supports most international locations. For a full list of coverage please see [data coverage documentation](/data-coverage/introduction/). **This method will consume credit. You will be charged per address geocoded.** ### Use of geocodes/addresses Use of the output of the Global Geocoding API is temporary, and only for use as part of a Store Finder. It is not permitted to index or store results for other purposes, such as use in a checkout process. For further information please see the [Loqate Terms and Conditions](https://www.gbgplc.com/en/legal-and-regulatory/products/loqate-storefinder/legal-notices-loqate-storefinder/). ## OpenAPI ````yaml global_geocoding post /LocationServices/Geocoding/Global/v1.10/json6.ws openapi: 3.0.0 info: title: LocationServices_Geocoding_Global description: '' version: '1.1' servers: - url: https://api.addressy.com security: - ApiKeyQuery: [] paths: /LocationServices/Geocoding/Global/v1.10/json6.ws: post: tags: - LocationServices_Geocoding_Global summary: LocationServices_Geocoding_Global operationId: LocationServices_Geocoding_Global requestBody: x-name: body content: application/json: schema: title: GeocodingRequest allOf: - $ref: '#/components/schemas/RequestItemKeyRequired' - type: object additionalProperties: false properties: Input: type: array description: >- An array of strings containing either location co-ordinates and/or unstructured addresses. This array can contain up to 10 items. items: type: string Country: type: string description: >- The ISO2 or ISO3 country code (e.g. GB or GBR). This will limit the geocoding lookup to the specified country, but will improve performance. This parameter is not required for reverse geocoding requests. responses: '200': description: Success content: application/json: schema: title: ListOfExternalGeocodingResult type: array items: $ref: '#/components/schemas/ExternalGeocodingResult' '400': description: BadRequest content: application/json: schema: title: ErrorResponseSelfContained type: object additionalProperties: false properties: Number: type: integer format: int32 Description: type: string Cause: type: string Resolution: type: string examples: Request not allowed from this IP: summary: Request not allowed from this IP value: Number: 4 Description: Request not allowed from this IP Cause: The request was disallowed from the IP address. Resolution: >- Check the security settings on the key first. If they look fine, please contact support as it may be from an IP address on our blacklist. Request not allowed from this URL: summary: Request not allowed from this URL value: Number: 5 Description: Request not allowed from this URL Cause: The request was disallowed from the URL. Resolution: >- Check the security settings on the key first. If they look fine, please contact support as it may be from a URL on our blacklist. Web service not available on this key: summary: Web service not available on this key value: Number: 6 Description: Web service not available on this key Cause: The requested web service is disallowed on this key. Resolution: >- Check the security settings on the key first. You can limit a key to certain web services. Missing or invalid parameters: summary: Missing or invalid parameters value: Number: 18 Description: Missing or invalid parameters Cause: >- A required parameter was not supplied of the value of a parameter cannnot be converted into the right type. Resolution: >- Check the parameters passed and their values against the specification for this service. Invalid JSON object: summary: Invalid JSON object value: Number: 19 Description: Invalid JSON object Cause: The JSON object sent in your request is invalid. Resolution: >- Please ensure your JSON object is syntactically correct and try again. Endpoint not available: summary: Endpoint not available value: Number: 20 Description: Endpoint not available Cause: >- The web service you are calling is not available on this endpoint Resolution: >- Refer to our documentation pages to ensure you are calling a valid endpoint for the web service you are requesting. Sandbox Mode is not available on this endpoint: summary: Sandbox Mode is not available on this endpoint value: Number: 21 Description: Sandbox Mode is not available on this endpoint Cause: >- The License key used has Sandbox Mode enabled, but the testing functionality is not available on this endpoint. Resolution: Disable the Sandbox Mode on the License key. HTTPS requests only: summary: HTTPS requests only value: Number: 22 Description: HTTPS requests only Cause: As of 3rd September 2018 all new accounts must use HTTPS. Resolution: >- Ensure you consume all of our APIs over HTTPS and not HTTP. Unexpected Error: summary: Unexpected Error value: Number: 1000 Description: Unexpected Error Cause: >- The cause of the error is unknown but details have been passed to our support staff who will investigate. Resolution: >- These problems are typically short lived and are often resolved by trying again in a few minutes.. Unsupported HttpMethod: summary: Unsupported HttpMethod value: Number: 1001 Description: Unsupported HttpMethod Cause: The HttpMethod has been set incorrectly Resolution: You should only use GET or POST Bad Request Data: summary: Bad Request Data value: Number: 1002 Description: Bad Request Data Cause: Missing parameters in the request Resolution: The Input parameter should be set with at least one value Invalid Country Code: summary: Invalid Country Code value: Number: 1003 Description: Invalid Country Code Cause: Invalid Country Code Resolution: The Country code parameter should be Iso2 or Iso3 '401': description: Unauthorized content: application/json: schema: title: ErrorResponseSelfContained type: object additionalProperties: false properties: Number: type: integer format: int32 Description: type: string Cause: type: string Resolution: type: string examples: Unknown key: summary: Unknown key value: Number: 2 Description: Unknown key Cause: The key you are using to access the service was not found. Resolution: >- Please check that the key is correct. It should be in the form AA11-AA11-AA11-AA11. Agreement Not Signed: summary: Agreement Not Signed value: Number: 23 Description: Agreement Not Signed Cause: >- There are agreements associated with service which are not signed. Resolution: Please go to your account and check your agreements. Not enough credit for request: summary: Not enough credit for request value: Number: 24 Description: Not enough credit for request Cause: >- There is not enough credit on the account to process the request. Resolution: Please topup your account with credit. Unexpected error, please contact the help desk for more information: summary: >- Unexpected error, please contact the help desk for more information value: Number: 25 Description: >- Unexpected error, please contact the help desk for more information Cause: '' Resolution: '' '403': description: Forbidden content: application/json: schema: title: ErrorResponseSelfContained type: object additionalProperties: false properties: Number: type: integer format: int32 Description: type: string Cause: type: string Resolution: type: string examples: Account out of credit: summary: Account out of credit value: Number: 3 Description: Account out of credit Cause: >- Your account is either out of credit or has insufficient credit to service this request. Resolution: >- Please check your account balance and top it up if necessary. Web service not available on your plan: summary: Web service not available on your plan value: Number: 7 Description: Web service not available on your plan Cause: >- The requested web service is not currently available on your payment plan. Resolution: >- Some services are only available in specific regions due to licensing restrictions. Please contact us for more information. Key daily limit exceeded: summary: Key daily limit exceeded value: Number: 8 Description: Key daily limit exceeded Cause: The daily limit on the key has been exceeded. Resolution: >- Alter the daily limit on the key. Check the usage details first to see if usage is normal. Your account has been suspended: summary: Your account has been suspended value: Number: 9 Description: Your account has been suspended Cause: >- Your account has been suspended. This can be for a number of reasons including non-payment of an invoice. Resolution: Please contact us in order to resolve this issue. Surge protector triggered: summary: Surge protector triggered value: Number: 10 Description: Surge protector triggered Cause: >- An unusually large number of requests have been processed for your account so the surge protector has been enabled. Resolution: >- You can disable the surge protector at any time but this is only recommended if you are running through a batch of requests. No valid license available: summary: No valid license available value: Number: 11 Description: No valid license available Cause: The request requires a valid license but none were found. Resolution: >- Please check your purchase history. You may be using a license that is no longer valid or of an incorrect type. Management key required: summary: Management key required value: Number: 12 Description: Management key required Cause: >- To use this web service you require a management key. Management can be enabled on any key, but we advise you to use management keys with care. Resolution: >- Sign in to the website and create a new management key or change an existing key. Demo limit exceeded: summary: Demo limit exceeded value: Number: 13 Description: Demo limit exceeded Cause: >- The daily demonstration limit for this service or account has been exceeded. Resolution: >- The limit will be reset at midnight tonight. If you would like the limit increased, please contact us. Free service limit exceeded: summary: Free service limit exceeded value: Number: 14 Description: Free service limit exceeded Cause: You have used too many free web services. Resolution: >- Our web services are designed to operate in stages. The first is usually a Find service followed by a Retrieve. If you use too many Finds without the corresponding number of Retrieves you will receive this error. For more information, please contact us. Wrong type of key: summary: Wrong type of key value: Number: 15 Description: Wrong type of key Cause: >- The type of key you're using isn't supported by this web service. Resolution: >- This usually happens if you're using a user or server license with a web service that only supports transactional keys. Please use another key and try again. Key expired: summary: Key expired value: Number: 16 Description: Key expired Cause: The key you are trying to use has expired. Resolution: >- Please check that you are using the right key. A new one may have been issued if you recently renewed your key. Contact us if you have any questions. Individual User exceeded Lookup Limit: summary: Individual User exceeded Lookup Limit value: Number: 17 Description: Individual User exceeded Lookup Limit Cause: >- An Individual User has exceeded their daily lookup limit on the key and that user will be prevented from using your service until tomorrow (GMT) Resolution: >- Check the usage details. If required, increase the Lookup Limit per Individual User or add the specific Individual User's IP to the Limiter Exclusions '500': description: InternalServerError content: application/json: schema: title: ErrorResponseSelfContained type: object additionalProperties: false properties: Number: type: integer format: int32 Description: type: string Cause: type: string Resolution: type: string examples: Unknown error: summary: Unknown error value: Number: -1 Description: Unknown error Cause: >- The cause of the error is unknown but details have been passed to our support staff who will investigate. Resolution: >- These problems are typically short lived and are often resolved by trying again in a few minutes. components: schemas: RequestItemKeyRequired: allOf: - $ref: '#/components/schemas/RequestItem' - type: object additionalProperties: false required: - Key properties: Key: type: string description: >- The key you want to use to authenticate with the service (you can request we create one for you or create one in your [account section](https://account.loqate.com/account#/)). default: AA11-AA11-AA11-AA11 ExternalGeocodingResult: type: object additionalProperties: false properties: Input: type: string description: The input from the original request. Results: type: array description: >- An array of geocoding results corresponding to each input from the original request. items: $ref: '#/components/schemas/ExternalGeocodingItemResponse' RequestItem: type: object additionalProperties: false properties: Key: type: string ExternalGeocodingItemResponse: type: object additionalProperties: false properties: Premise: type: string description: >- This field contains the alphanumeric code identifying an individual location, should one exist. Thoroughfare: type: string description: >- This field holds the most common street or block data element within a country. Locality: type: string description: >- This field holds the most common population center data element within a country. AdministrativeArea: type: string description: >- This field holds the most common geographic data element within a country. PostalCode: type: string description: >- This field contains the complete postal code, should such information be able to be determined. Country: type: string description: This field holds the ISO2 country code. Latitude: type: string description: This field holds the WGS 84 latitude in decimal degrees format. Longitude: type: string description: This field holds the WGS 84 longitude in decimal degrees format. GeoDistance: type: string description: >- This field holds the radius of accuracy in meters, giving an indication of the likely maximum distance between the geocode and the physical location. Please note that this field is derived from and therefore dependent on the accuracy and coverage of the underlying reference data. GeoAccuracy: type: string description: >- This field is made up of the geocoding status and geocoding level. For more information on this please see [here](/api-reference/store-finder/geoaccuracy). When looking for a geocoding result it's important to look for this field, as if we return U0 it means we have been unable to geocode that input. LocationType: type: string description: >- This field identifies the level we have validated a given address or co-ordinates to. E.g. if we cannot identify a premise number we may only validate to Thoroughfare level. securitySchemes: ApiKeyQuery: type: apiKey name: Key in: query ````