# Browser Extension Migration Guide

This guide helps you migrate from the **GetAddress Chrome extension** to **Ideal Postcodes browser extensions** for Chrome and Firefox.

## Overview[​](#overview "Direct link to Overview")

The Ideal Postcodes browser extensions provide UK address autocomplete and validation across web-based platforms and applications, with significant advantages over GetAddress:

| Feature                    | GetAddress                          | Ideal Postcodes                                                                |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Browser Support**        | Chrome only                         | Chrome **and** Firefox                                                         |
| **Configuration**          | Right-click per textbox             | Centralized options page                                                       |
| **Pre-built Integrations** | None                                | 10+ platforms (Zoho, Salesforce, Odoo, BigCommerce, etc.)                      |
| **Address Fields**         | Line 1, Town, Postcode              | Full granular control (line\_1, line\_2, line\_3, post\_town, county, country) |
| **Postcode Lookup**        | Not available                       | Enter full postcode for address dropdown                                       |
| **Data Source**            | Unlawfully sourced (per High Court) | Legitimate, IP-owning provider                                                 |

## Migration Steps[​](#migration-steps "Direct link to Migration Steps")

### Step 1: Uninstall GetAddress Extension[​](#step-1-uninstall-getaddress-extension "Direct link to Step 1: Uninstall GetAddress Extension")

1. Open Chrome browser
2. Go to `chrome://extensions/`
3. Find "GetAddress" extension
4. Click **Remove**
5. Confirm removal

### Step 2: Install and Configure Ideal Postcodes Extension[​](#step-2-install-and-configure-ideal-postcodes-extension "Direct link to Step 2: Install and Configure Ideal Postcodes Extension")

Follow the complete installation, configuration, and usage instructions in our **[Browser Extension Integration Guide](/docs/integrations/browser-extension.md)**.

The guide covers:

* Installing the extension for Chrome or Firefox
* Configuring your API Key
* Activating platform-specific integrations (Zoho, Salesforce, Odoo, BigCommerce, etc.)
* Using address autocomplete and postcode lookup
* Troubleshooting common issues

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**Need help with migration?** Contact <support@ideal-postcodes.co.uk> for assistance.