Since 2016, Google have made it mandatory to use an API key on websites displaying Google Maps. Here’s how you can get yours.
Step 1: Sign into your Google account
You’ll need to be signed into a Google or Gmail account before you can do this. If you don’t already have a Google or Gmail account, you can create one on the following page:-
https://accounts.google.com/SignUp
Step 2: Get your Google Maps API Key
Once you’re logged into your Google account, you’re now ready to get your Google Maps API Key.
First, go to the following page:-
https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api-key
Then click the blue “Get a Key” button as shown in the screenshot below:-
Select the Create a new project option from the menu, give it a name e.g. “Website API Key”, then press NEXT.
After a few seconds, your API Key will be displayed as shown below. This may take a few minutes.
Copy and paste the key somewhere safe, then press DONE.
You can then add your API key to your website configuration, which your web developer can help with.
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