Generating and Setting API Keys

There are two ways to generate a Google Maps API key:

1. Quickstart

Google offers a step-by-step wizard to help you create a key easily. You can begin by clicking the link below: Get a Google Maps key

Alternatively, you can access the same Quickstart guide directly from the MAPPY dashboard by navigating to Settings > Google API > Create a Google Maps key.

Note: This Quickstart process can only be used once per account. If you’ve already created a Google Maps key previously, this method will not work. In that case, proceed with the steps below.

2. Creating Your Key Manually

Follow these instructions to manually create your Google Maps API key:

STEP 1: Create your first Google Cloud Console

• Log in to the Google Maps Platform Console.

• Select Get Started.

• Create a new project if you don't have one.

STEP 2: Create the Billing Account

• Go to the Google Cloud Platform Console.

• Click the menu button and select Billing.

• Set up your billing account.

  • If this is your first billing account, select Add billing account.

  • If you already have a billing account, select Manage billing accounts.

• Select Create account, then follow the instructions to set up your next billing account.

STEP 3: Enable 6 Google Map APIs

Please follow the below steps :

• Go to API & Services > Library and choose Maps category

• Search for Maps JavaScript API, Geocoding API, Geolocation API, Places API, Distance Matrix API, Directions API

• Click on each and Enable it.

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• Ensure to enable all these APIs:

  • Maps JavaScript API

  • Geocoding API

  • Geolocation API

  • Places API

  • Distance Matrix API

  • Directions API

• Note: In case, all APIs are enabled but the issue still remains, please try to disable and re-enable all of them.

STEP 4: Get API Access and enter it into the App

• Select the menu button, then navigate to APIs and services.

• Select Credentials.

• Select Create Credentials, then select API Key.

• Copy this API Key, under Your Google API Key

STEP 5: Enter API Key to the App

Navigate Settings > Google API

Paste your API key into the input field and click Save.

*Important Note: API keys are unique identifiers that allow you to connect to a specific service that an application program provides. Because these keys are unique to a specific user, it's important to always keep your API key safe and secure.

In case you want support from Google, you can go to the tab Support, read support articles, or create a case to have a conversation with Google.

Or you can go to this tab directly by the link: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/support

You can follow the instructions in the video below: