google-guide.md

Google API Key Guide

Create a Key

1. Create an API Key from the Google Places API Documentation by clicking on the "GET A KEY" button.

   

2. Once you have a key, save it to your .env file using the environment key GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY.

3. Next, click on the API Console link just below the API Key. This will take you to your API Console where you can enable/disable APIs and manage credentials.

It is highly recommended to restrict your API Key, especially in production.

Enable Javascript API

1. Click on Library
2. Click on the Google Maps Javascript API
3. Click on Enable

You're now ready to start using the API Key in your application!