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    First steps with UPCS: generating, finding and sharing a code.

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    What Is UPCS and Who Is It For?UPCS (Universal Post Code System) turns an exact spot on a map into a short code you can share. Learn what it does and who it helps.UPCS Quick Start: Your First Five MinutesGenerate, share and look up a UPCS code in a few steps. A short walkthrough for first-time users of upcs.io.How to Generate Your First UPCS CodeStep-by-step instructions for choosing a location on the UPCS map and getting its short code, plus tips for picking the right spot.Understanding the UPCS Code FormatA UPCS code uses the pattern CC-XXXX-XXXX: a country prefix and two blocks of characters for a 3 m by 3 m cell. Here is how to read one.How to Find a Location From a UPCS CodePaste a UPCS code into the search box or use the upcs.io address form to see the exact place on a lookup page with map options.How to Share a UPCS CodeThree simple ways to share a UPCS code: tell it, send it as text, or send the lookup page link so the recipient sees the map.Which Countries Does UPCS Support?UPCS currently supports 25 countries, from Pakistan and the United States to Vietnam. See the full list and what happens outside it.What a UPCS Code Cannot DoA UPCS code is not an official postal code and does not replace your address. Learn the limits so you can use it with the right expectations.Using UPCS in a Mobile BrowserUPCS works in the browser on your phone: create a code, look one up and share it without installing anything. Tips for small screens.How to Copy the Coordinates of a UPCS CodeUse the Copy coordinates action on the UPCS lookup page to get the latitude and longitude of a code for use in other tools.UPCS Privacy Basics: What a Code RevealsA UPCS code points to an exact place. Learn what it reveals, who can see it when you share it, and how to share with care.Where to Go Next After Your First UPCS CodeYou have made your first UPCS code. Here are the next help topics for using, sharing, and managing codes with your account.