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Google Maps API Key

important

A Google account is mandatory to proceed.

The steps are pretty straightforward:

  • Step 1: Sign in to Google Cloud Console (see https://console.cloud.google.com/) with your Google account.

  • Step 2: Create or select a project
    Click the project drop-down menu on the top bar. Select an existing project or click New Project to create a new one.
    Enter a project name and optionally select an organization.
    Click Create.

  • Step 3: Create API credentials (API Key)
    Navigate to the Credentials tab (under APIs & services) in the left sidebar.
    Click Create Credentials and select API key. A new API key will be generated and displayed.

  • Step 4: Use the API Key in TRIP Add the API key in your Settings - Account.

tip

For security, you can restrict the Google API Key to your IP/domain

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Make sure these APIs are enabled:

  1. Places API (New): https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/places.googleapis.com
  2. Places API (Legacy): https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/places-backend.googleapis.com
  3. Geocoding API: https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/geocoding-backend.googleapis.com
  4. Routes API: https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/routes.googleapis.com