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    Everyday tasks: sharing codes, getting directions, using codes for deliveries and orders.

    Using UPCS codes

    How to Give a UPCS Code to a CourierMake deliveries easier by passing a courier your UPCS code or link, so they can open the exact drop-off spot on a map.Add a UPCS Code to an Order or Address NotePut your UPCS code in the note or address line 2 field when ordering online so the seller and courier can find the exact spot.How to Get Directions From a UPCS CodeUse Get Directions on the UPCS lookup page to plan a route to the exact spot a code points to. Steps for desktop and mobile.How to Open a UPCS Code in the MapUse Open in Map on the UPCS lookup page to see exactly where a code sits, zoom in and check the surroundings before you go.How to Copy the Share Link for a CodeCopy the share link from the UPCS lookup page so anyone can open your code and see the location in one tap, no typing needed.Use UPCS Coordinates in Another AppCopy the latitude and longitude of a UPCS code and paste them into another tool, such as a mapping or note-taking application.Use the Direct Link upcs.io/Your-CodeAdd a UPCS code to the site address, as in upcs.io/PK-1A2B-3C4D, to open its lookup page immediately without searching.Paste a UPCS Code Into the Search BoxLook up any UPCS code by pasting it into the search box at the top of upcs.io. Steps, and what to check when nothing is found.How to Check You Chose the Right SpotBefore you share a UPCS code, confirm it points to the entrance you meant. A short checklist using the lookup page and the map.Zoom In to Mark the Exact EntranceZoom in on the UPCS map before choosing a spot so your code marks the door, gate or loading bay instead of a point nearby.Using UPCS Codes for Apartment BuildingsA UPCS code points to a 3 m by 3 m cell, not a flat. Learn how to pick the building entrance and give unit details alongside the code.Using UPCS Codes for Gates and CompoundsMark the gate, not the house behind it. How to choose and share a UPCS code for walled compounds, estates and private roads.What to Do When a Code Shows the Wrong PlaceIf a UPCS code opens on a place you did not expect, use these checks to find the cause: typing errors, wrong cell, or wrong country.Codes Outside Supported CountriesChoosing a location outside the 25 supported countries returns the unsupported_location error. Here is what it means and what to do.Browse the Featured Locations PageThe Featured locations page on UPCS shows example places with their codes. See what it is for and how to use it to learn.How to Share a UPCS Code by MessageSend a UPCS code in a text or chat message so the recipient can find the exact place. What to include and how to avoid errors.Writing a UPCS Code on Packages and ParcelsTips for writing or printing a UPCS code on a package, label or sign so it can be read correctly and looked up later.How to Verify a UPCS Code Someone Sent YouCheck a UPCS code you were given before you travel: look it up, confirm the country and position, and ask the sender if unsure.