Overview
Smarty, formerly known as SmartyStreets, offers the best USPS and International Address Validation solutions in the market. This robust program provides a range of address validation solutions, including powerful APIs and efficient list-processing tools, catering to diverse business needs. Smarty.com is globally recognized for its ability to deliver accurate and dependable address data, making it the preferred choice for businesses all over the world.
Key Features
- Real-Time Address Validation: Smarty allows businesses to instantly verify and validate addresses for USPS and International destinations.
- Geocoding: Their platform provides precise location data, enhancing geographic insights.
- Advanced Data Cleansing: Businesses can rely on SmartyStreets.com to maintain accurate and up-to-date address data.
- Seamless Integration: SmartyStreets.com ensures a seamless integration experience with their APIs and list-processing tools.
- Global Reach: With SmartyStreets.com, businesses can effortlessly extend their address validation capabilities to international addresses.
Learn More about Smarty: https://www.smarty.com/
View Smarty Documentation: https://www.smarty.com/docs
Requirements
To begin with Smarty.com, you will need:
- A Smarty.com account
- Current email address for confirmation
Integration Steps
To begin, first determine if your site needs to enable the following:
- Verifying Addresses on Page Checkout
- Autocomplete Addresses
- Verify International Addresses
- Confirm Addresses when Saving in Editor
- Utilizes Autocomplete Pro (Legacy Autocomplete is no longer available)
When setting up your Smarty account, users need to select their level of subscription. This will be based on user needs. For example, International Address Verification will be necessary for Verify International Addresses.
When Verifying Addresses is enabled, Smarty confirms the verification of customer addresses after an order is placed. Customers will also be notified if their address did not pass the necessary validation.
Autocomplete Addresses
During the checkout process, Smarty makes it a breeze. As the address is typed, Smarty will provide possible address suggestions, making completing the form easy for users to ensure they have the correct address.
Verifying Addresses When Saving
Customer Address Book
One unique feature Smarty provides is a zipcode auto-finisher. Users are able to receive a list of zip codes and states without having to look up the information.
Admin Order Edit
Smarty provides auto-complete suggestions for admin order editing.
Configuration Steps
- Access your Smarty Account and navigate to API Keys
- After verifying your account, a “Secret” Key will be generated (additional keys can be created if necessary)
- Select “Create” under embed keys
- Use 34.132.44.107 (IP) and create your embed key (Note: if you have a pre-existing embed key, select + Host and add 34.132.44.107).
- In your Cart Storefront, copy your key into Tools Apps & Addons Smarty