API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs IPWho IP Geolocation API
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API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
# Getting Started ## Overview ### Access All API methods are either a `GET`, `POST` or `OPTIONS` request. The API communicates over both HTTPS and plain HTTP using IPv4 and IPv6. We recommend ...
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API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
IPWho IP Geolocation API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes | IPWho IP Geolocation API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
IPWho IP Geolocation API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.