Getting started with the Phonematch Reverse web service
This site supplies full details on how to set up a free demo account and utilise our Phonematch web service. However, if you do need any support in getting started, please contact our web service support team who are available 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
T 029 2067 8555
E ukcustomersupport@lexisnexis.com
Alternatively, if you have an account manager, you can contact them directly.
To utilise the Phonematch Reverse web service, please follow the steps below.
Phonematch Reverse web service pre-requisites
The Phonematch Reverse web service utilises REST transfer protocol, and to be able to access this service you must ensure:
- Your network allows access to the Phonematch Reverse web service
- You have a valid and active account
- There are Standard credits* in your account and Phonematch credits* if you wish to perform a phonematch search.
- You have an API key and secret for the web services
Step 1 – Setting up your free demo account
To set up a free demo account for the web services, you simply need to complete the free demo registration form and submit. This will generate an account for you, where you will find both your consumer key and secret – these details will be used for authentication purposes when using the web services.
To access the Phonematch Reverse web service, you will need credits in your account. A sales representative will contact you and provide you with some free credits to use on your demo account.
T 029 2067 8555
E ukcustomersupport@lexisnexis.com
Step 2 – Sending a request
To access records via the Phonematch Reverse web service, you will need to make a request to our web servers. The request should be sent via HTTP and contain the values on which you wish to base your Phonematch Reverse search.
Please review the sending a request web page for a detailed breakdown of what you need to do to send a request.
Step 3 – Receiving a response
Following the request being made, the Phonematch Reverse web service will supply a response in sub-second time. If the service successfully matches the information provided in the request to one or more Phonematch records, the details contained within these records will be returned as values within the response.
For a breakdown of what a response will contain, please visit the receiving a response page.
* For demo and testing purposes, we will supply you with a limited amount of free credits.