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# Create a Google Maps API Key

#### 1. Go to Google Cloud Console

Head over to [**console.cloud.google.com**](https://console.cloud.google.com) and sign in with your Google account.

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#### 2. Create a Project

* Click the project selector at the top left
* Click **"New Project"**
* Give it a name, then click **"Create"**

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#### 3. Enable the Maps API

* In the side menu, go to **APIs & Services → Library**

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* Search for **"Maps JavaScript API"** (or whichever Maps API you need)

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* Click on it, then click **"Enable"**

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#### 4. Generate the API Key

* Go to **APIs & Services → Credentials**
* Click **"+ Create Credentials"** → **"API Key"**

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* Your key is instantly generated ✅

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#### 5. Restrict the Key (recommended ⚠️)

To secure your key, click **"Edit Key"** and configure:

* **Application restrictions:** choose between Websites, Android/iOS Apps, or IP addresses depending on your use case

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* **Website Restrictions**: add allowed referrers using these formats:&#x20;
  * example.com/\*: covers all pages on your domain.

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* **API restrictions:** limit the key to only the APIs you actually need

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#### 6. Set Up Billing

The Google Maps API requires an active billing account. Go to **Billing** and link a credit card. Google provides **$200/month in free credits**, which easily covers moderate usage.

{% hint style="info" %}
Need help? Check [Google's Maps Platform](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation) documentation for detailed setup guides.
{% endhint %}