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How Do I Validate My Address in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 4:27 pm

If you are using WooCommerce to set up an online store, you may need to validate your customer’s shipping address to make sure that it is correct. There are a few different ways that you can do this, and we will go over them all in this article.

The first way that you can validate an address is by using the Address Validation extension. This extension will connect to a third-party service that will verify the address for you. The service will return a response that will tell you if the address is valid or not. If the address is not valid, the extension will provide you with suggestions on how to fix it.

Another way to validate an address is by using the Google Maps API. You can enter an address into the Google Maps API and it will return a response that includes the latitude and longitude of the address. You can then use these coordinates to validate the address.

PRO TIP: This note is to warn you that the WooCommerce Address Validation feature is no longer working as of WooCommerce 3.0. We recommend that you do not use this feature on your site.

You can also use a service like USPS Address Validation to validate an address. This service will return an error message if the address is not valid.

Finally, you can always just ask your customer to confirm their shipping address before they checkout. This is not a foolproof method, but it will at least give you a chance to catch any mistakes before they happen.

Conclusion:
There are quite a few ways that you can validate your customer’s shipping address in WooCommerce. The best method for you will depend on your specific needs.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.