Email and Telephone Validation: Prerequisites

Create a Data8 Account

You must have a Data8 account with access to the Email Validation and/or Phone Validation services. If you do not already have an account, you can register for a free trial online at https://portal.data-8.co.uk/Identity/Account/Register.

Obtaining an API key 

  • Go to https://portal.data-8.co.uk/development/api-keys and click “Add API Key”.
  • Give the API key a friendly name.
  • Select “Client-side script”.
  • Enter the domain name of your Dataverse/Dynamics 365 instance under “Allowed Domains” and click “Add”.
  • Store this key somewhere in the short term as this is your “Client Side” Key.
  • You then need to create a second key but select “Server-side code” – this will be your “Server Side” key.
  • Store this key somewhere in the short term as this is your “Server Side” Key.

Installing the Solution 

Note: If you installed the solution from AppSource then this step will have been completed for you.

You will have been provided with a zip file containing the solution. To install it:

  • Open https://make.powerapps.com
    • Ensure you’re in the right environment in the top right of the page
  • Navigate to “Solutions” on the bottom of the left nav bar.
  • Click “Import” and select the zip file you have been sent
  • Click “Next”.
  • Click “Next” again.
  • The solution will be imported – wait for it to complete.
  • Click “Close”.

Initial Configuration 

Once installed, navigate to your list of “Apps” and open the “Data8 Validation Configuration” model driven app.

You will be shown a screen to enter both your keys you made earlier and “Save All Settings”.

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