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Overview

1. API Key - Your Google Maps API key for authentication.

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Prerequisites:

• You must have a Google account with billing enabled in Google Cloud Platform.

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Instructions:

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Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project

1. Log in to the Google Cloud Console.
2. Click the project dropdown at the top and select New Project.

3. Enter a Project Name, then click Create.
4. Select your new project from the dropdown once it’s created.

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Step 2: Enable the APIs you need

1. Go to APIs & Services > Library.
2. Search for the Google Maps APIs you need (e.g. Geocoding API, Places API, Directions API) and click Enable for each.

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Step 3: Obtain your Google Maps API Key

1. In the left sidebar, go to APIs & Services > Credentials.

2. Click + Create Credentials, select API key, enter a name, and select the APIs you enabled earlier.

3. Copy the API key value shown and store it in a safe place.

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Step 4: Enter your API Key in the Connect UI

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Google Maps.
2. Enter your API Key in the field provided.
3. Submit the form to complete authentication.