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Learn more about what3words on the what3words website.

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Setup

  1. Navigate to Admin > Settings > General Club Settings.

  2. Click on the “Events” tab.

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  3. Scroll to the what3words section and click the “developer page” link in the introduction, or navigate directly to “https://developer.what3words.com/public-api”.

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  4. Click the “Get an API Key” button.

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  5. Select a plan. The

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  1. plan will need to include the feature “Convert to coordinates” for it to work with the integration. If you are a charity, contact what3words directly as they may offer discounts.

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  2. Sign up for an account or Log in if you already have one.

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  3. Enter your payment information; card details and billing address.

  4. Read and agree to the terms and conditions.

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  5. Press “Submit”.

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  6. Optional: Enter your company/club name and your industry.

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  7. Click “Continue”.

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  1. a name for the API Key, as well as a brief description of what you will be using it for.

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  2. Click “Generate API Key”.

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  3. Copy the API Key.

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  4. Return to General Club Settings in myClubhouse and paste it into the API Key field.

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  5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Save Changes”.

  6. what3words is now ready to be used on your site.

Finding a Location

The easiest way to find a location in what3words format is to:

  1. Navigate to https://what3words.com/.

  2. Find the location on the map.

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  3. Zoom in and click on a square. The entrance, car park, or meeting point is a good option to choose if you are not sure which square to chose within the location.

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  4. Copy the 3 words in the top left.

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  2. Paste into the appropriate field in myClubhouse.

Alternatively, there is a what3words app that allows you and your members to find a location on the go.

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The what3words app is great for members to be able to look up the venue location while on the go, even on their way to the Event as the app can work with Apple and Google maps Maps to help your members get to the Event on time.

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