Google maps

To configure Google Maps services in the app, you need a Google Maps API key. Follow the step-by-step guide to purchase and set up your API key. This process applies to users who have already signed up on the Google Cloud Console.

Open the link below to access the Google Cloud Console using your email.

Google Cloud Console (Keys and Credentials page) - https://console.cloud.google.com/projectselector2/google/maps-apis/credentials

Step-1: Click on the Select a project (marked in the snapshot). This will open a popup - Click on New Project. (as shown in below snapshots)

Step-2: Enter the project name (e.g., "Store Locator") and click Create.

Wait a few moments for the project to be created.

Step-3: A page will appear with the Finish Account Setup option (as shown in the below snapshot).

Now click on the Finish account setup option, it will take you to the billing page (for adding a billing account).

Step-4: Add a billing account name and select your country – click on continue A credit card is required to be added for a Paid API key generation.

Step-5: Add your credit card details and complete the billing process. After this process, you will see an option setup and enable billing, click on it to proceed

After completing the transaction wait for a while to update the same in your Google Cloud account.

Step-6: Click on Google Console in the top right corner - Click on APIs & Services option

Step-7: Click on Credentials - you will find your pre-generated API key there.

If the API key is not available click on Create Credential to generate a new API key.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the API free to use? Google offers $200 in free monthly usage credits. Additional usage incurs charges, which vary depending on the API calls.

2. How can I monitor usage? Visit the Billing section in the Google Cloud Console to track your usage and manage costs.

3. What happens if I exceed the free credit? Google will charge your linked payment method for usage beyond the $200 monthly credit.