CREATE GOOGLE MAPS API - STEPS

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Thu Jun 29 2023 09:01:29 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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To create a Google Maps API, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Google Cloud Console: https://console.cloud.google.com.
2. Sign in with your Google account or create a new account if you don't have one.
3. Create a new project by clicking on the project dropdown at the top of the page and selecting "New Project." Enter a name for your project and click "Create."
4. Once your project is created, you will be redirected to the project dashboard.
5. Enable the Google Maps JavaScript API:
   - Click on the menu icon (☰) in the upper-left corner of the Cloud Console.
   - In the sidebar, click on "APIs & Services" > "Library."
   - Search for "Google Maps JavaScript API" and select it from the results.
   - Click on the "Enable" button.
6. Set up API credentials:
   - Click on the menu icon (☰) in the upper-left corner of the Cloud Console.
   - In the sidebar, click on "APIs & Services" > "Credentials."
   - Click on the "Create credentials" button and select "API key."
   - Copy the generated API key.
7. Restrict your API key (optional, but recommended for security):
   - On the credentials page, click on the API key you created.
   - Under "Key restriction," select the option that best fits your use case (e.g., HTTP referrers, IP addresses).
   - Configure the allowed referrers or IP addresses as needed.
8. Use your API key in your code:
   - Replace `YOUR_API_KEY` in your code with the API key obtained in the previous step.

Make sure to follow any additional usage limits and terms of service specified by Google. It's also important to secure and protect your API key to prevent unauthorized usage.

Please note that creating and using the Google Maps API may involve costs depending on your usage and the services used. Refer to the Google Cloud Console for pricing information and billing details.
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