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# Google Maps - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with Google Maps, you will need:

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

This guide will walk you through generating your **API Key** from the Google Cloud Console.

### Prerequisites:

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

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project

1. Log in to the [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/).
2. Click the project dropdown at the top and select **New Project**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c/api-integrations/google-maps/create_project.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c&q=85&s=6704021692a07eb41112d46108687837" width="1873" height="392" data-path="api-integrations/google-maps/create_project.png" />

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

#### Step 2: Enable the APIs you need

1. Go to [APIs & Services > Library](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library).
2. Search for the Google Maps APIs you need (e.g. **Geocoding API**, **Places API**, **Directions API**) and click **Enable** for each.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c/api-integrations/google-maps/apps_library.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c&q=85&s=e96156588517d0813d37f7a854df0415" width="1873" height="658" data-path="api-integrations/google-maps/apps_library.png" />

#### Step 3: Obtain your Google Maps API Key

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

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c/api-integrations/google-maps/credentials.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c&q=85&s=fc5383b0d2b5a28ebecd3ef2c16be6fe" width="1840" height="489" data-path="api-integrations/google-maps/credentials.png" />

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

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c/api-integrations/google-maps/api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c&q=85&s=15bc1f9f8ab8999e133b87c8ceaa2283" width="1873" height="324" data-path="api-integrations/google-maps/api_key.png" />

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

<Tip>It is recommended to restrict your API key to only the APIs you need.</Tip>

#### 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.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c/api-integrations/google-maps/form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SgAhp5WbAAf-4I0c&q=85&s=7e29f00eb2fb8fca1853cae62f203955" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }} width="501" height="700" data-path="api-integrations/google-maps/form.png" />

You are now connected to Google Maps.