Pointpin API
Overview
Pointpin is a simple yet powerful API designed for high traffic websites to deliver fast and reliable IP geolocation for your websites and applications.
Pointpin is a geocoding API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- API key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Geocoding
Questions
Does the Pointpin API need an API key?
Yes. The Pointpin API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Can I call the Pointpin API from the browser?
Yes. The Pointpin API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the Pointpin API support HTTPS?
Yes, the Pointpin API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the Pointpin API?
Other Geocoding APIs include Bing Maps, ip-api, OpenStreetMap, GeographQL, IP Address Details.
Similar geocoding APIs
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GeographQL
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IP Address Details
GeocodingFind geolocation with ip address
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GeocodingFind IP address location information
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