# 📍 Address Generator Guide

SweepFlow includes a built-in address generator powered by **LocationIQ** — perfect for jigging valid U.S. addresses when entering sweepstakes that require unique user info.

This guide walks you through setup and best practices.

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### 🔑 Step 1: Sign Up for a LocationIQ Account

1. Go to: <https://my.locationiq.com/register>
2. Sign up using your email and create an account
3. Once logged in, head to your dashboard: <https://my.locationiq.com/dashboard#accesstoken>
4. Click **“Show Token”** to reveal your personal API key

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### ⚙️ Step 2: Add Token to SweepFlow

1. Open the SweepFlow bot
2. Go to the **Settings** tab
3. Look for the **Address Generator API Token** field
4. Paste your LocationIQ token there

✅ Done — your bot is now connected to LocationIQ.

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### 🗂️ Step 3: Create an Address List

1. Go to the **Profiles** tab → Click the **“+” icon** to create a new list
2. Name your new address list something recognizable (e.g., “NY Jig”) and save
3. With the list selected, go to the **top right** and click **“Generate Addresses”**

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### 📍 Step 4: Input Coordinates

The address generator uses **latitude/longitude coordinates** to find jigged addresses nearby.

#### 📌 Format:

```
Latitude, Longitude
```

#### ✅ Example (New York):

```
40.7128, -74.0060
```

* Do **not** include °, N, W, or other symbols
* Use decimal format only

You can generate hundreds of unique, valid addresses near the location you specify.

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### ⏱️ Usage Limits (Free Plan)

* ⏱️ **2 requests per second**
* 📦 **5,000 requests per day**

If you hit these limits, simply wait or consider upgrading your LocationIQ plan for higher throughput.

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### 🧠 Pro Tips

* Use coordinates from **target states** for better results (e.g., California, Texas)
* Combine with jigging techniques for even more variation
* Always save your generated lists for reuse
* Use one list per task group for easy tracking

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Need help generating high-conversion jig patterns? Ask for advice in `#support` or explore templates in the community.

Now you’re ready to create realistic, valid addresses with SweepFlow’s generator!
