How do I get my Google API key?

How do I get my Google API key?

To create your application’s API key:

1. Go to the API Console.
2. From the projects list, select a project or create a new one.
3. If the APIs & services page isn’t already open, open the left side menu and select APIs & services.
4. On the left, choose Credentials.
5. Click Create credentials and then select API key.

Why my Google API key is not working?

This API key is not authorized to use this service or API. Please check the API restrictions settings of your API key in the Google Cloud Console to ensure that all of the APIs and services you need to use are correctly specified in the list of enabled APIs. See API keys in the Cloud Console.

How do I fix Google API key missing?

Go to Theme Options > Other Options > Miscellaneous and paste copied API key to Google Maps API Key field: Click Save All Changes and you should be able to view Google Maps on your site.

How do I enable Google API?

Enable an API

1. Go to the API Console.
2. From the projects list, select a project or create a new one.
3. If the APIs & services page isn’t already open, open the console left side menu and select APIs & services, and then select Library.
4. Click the API you want to enable.
5. Click ENABLE.

How do I create an API key in Google?

Visit the Google Cloud Platform Console. Click the project drop-down and select or create the project for which you want to add an API key. Click the menu button and select APIs & Services > Credentials. On the Credentials page, click Create credentials > API key. The API key created dialog displays your newly created API key.

Why do I need an API key for Google Maps?

The API key is a unique identifier that authenticates requests associated with your project for usage and billing purposes. You must have at least one API key associated with your project. Go to the Google Maps Platform > Credentials page.

How can I restrict access to an API key?

To restrict an API key: Go to the Google Cloud Platform Console. Click the project drop-down and select the project that contains the API key you want to secure. Click the menu button and select APIs & Services > Credentials . On the Credentials page, click the name of the API key that you want to secure.

When do I need an API key for my application?

If your client application does not use OAuth 2.0, then it must include an API key when it calls an API that’s enabled within a Google Cloud Platform project. The application passes this key into all API requests as a key=API_key parameter. To create your application’s API key: Go to the API Console.