# Google Maps API

### **Step 1: Set Up a Google Cloud Project**

1. **Go to the Google Cloud Console**:\
   [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/).
2. **Create a new project**:
   * Click the **Select a project** dropdown at the top.
   * Click **New Project**.
   * Provide a **Project Name**, choose an organization (if applicable), and click **Create**.
   * Once the project is created, select it from the project dropdown.

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### **Step 2: Enable Google Maps API Services**

1. **Enable APIs**:
   * In the **Google Cloud Console**, click the **Navigation Menu** (three horizontal lines in the top left).
   * Go to **APIs & Services** > **Library**.
   * Search for **Maps SDK for Android** (for Android apps) and **Maps JavaScript API** (for Web apps).
   * Click on each API and then click **Enable** to activate it for your project.

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### **Step 3: Generate API Key**

1. **Create API key**:
   * After enabling the APIs, go to **APIs & Services** > **Credentials**.
   * Click **+ Create Credentials** > **API Key**.
   * Google will generate an API key for you.
2. **Restrict API Key (Recommended)**:
   * After generating the key, click on the API key to edit.
   * Under **API restrictions**, select the **Maps SDK for Android** (for Android) or **Maps JavaScript API** (for Web).
   * Under **Application restrictions**, select the relevant option:
     * **For Android**: Select **Android apps** and provide the SHA-1 fingerprint and package name.
     * **For Web**: Select **HTTP referrers (websites)** and enter the domain(s) where the API key will be used.
   * Click **Save**.


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