# Finding your Google Maps API Key

If you've already created your Google Maps API Key but need to locate it or verify its existence, follow these simple steps:

**Finding Your Existing API Key**

## **1. Open the Google Service Credentials Page**

Open the Google Service Credentials page.

Ensure you're logged in with the same Google account used to create the API key.

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## **2. Select the Correct Project**

At the top of the page, use the project selector to choose the project associated with your Google Maps API key.

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## **3. Find Your API Key:**

Scroll to the **API Keys** section to view a list of all keys associated with the selected project.

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## **4. View Your API Key**

Click **Show Key** next to the desired key. The key will appear in a popup.

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## **5. Copy Your Key**

Use the copy icon to the right of the key to copy it and paste it into your application as needed.

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If no keys appear in the list, you’ll need to create a new one. [Click here to know how to generate a new Google Maps API Key](/esl-easy-store-locator/google-maps/google-maps-api-key-generation-for-new-users.md)


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