(V5) How do I get an API key for Google Maps? Print

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Note: We believe that Google has begun charging for using a Google Maps API key. They allow a certain quota for free and then you must enter your billing information to proceed. It may be best to use one of the following solutions instead:

  1. An iFrame.
  2. Embedding a map directly from Google Maps.
  3. Add an screenshot of the map, which is not interactive.
  4. Or, simply entering your address in Ozcart's contact page without having a map. You can hide the map on the page where you edit the key.

 

The map on your Contact Page requires a Google Maps API Key to operate correctly.

Here is how to find your key. 
To create your API key:

  1. Visit the APIs Console at https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/ and log in with your Google Account.
  2. Click on the Library link to enter API Library section.
  3. Choose Google Maps JavaScript API.



  4. Enable it and proceed with the instructions there.
  5. Click on the Credentials or the Keys & Credentials tab, whichever one appears.



  6. Click API key from the Create credentials dropdown at the top.



  7. Choose Browser key from the popup menu, if it appears. Otherwise, select Websites from the application restriction section.



  8. Give your key a reference name, and enter your domain name *.yourdomainname.com.au/* where yourdomainname.com.au is your actual website domain name.



  9. Get your API key and then add it in Design > Theme Settings > Pages > Contact.

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