Create an API Key

All Loqate services require a valid and active API key for authentication.

Prerequisites

You need a valid Loqate account. Sign up for a free trial to get started.

Navigate to the Setup page in the Loqate Account section by clicking the Add service + button from the left-hand menu.
Select the API Key option to create a generic API key.
You’ll be taken to the Service Settings page for your new key. Click Save to activate it.
Copy and save your API key immediately. You’ll need it to authenticate all API requests.

Include your API key in the Key parameter of your requests:

https://api.addressy.com/Capture/Interactive/Find/v1.10/json3.ws?Key=YOUR-API-KEY&Text=search

Replace YOUR-API-KEY with your actual key.

Configure your key in the Service Settings page:

Configuration: Edit the key name, toggle between active/inactive, or set to internal use only
Limits: Set daily lookup limits and restrict the key to specific URLs, IPs, and/or services

For detailed security options, see the API Security page. Generic API keys can enable additional datasets for expanded coverage.

Test your API key with the Address Capture Find Playground to make your first request.