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Generating Google Maps API Key and Map ID

Posted by TWS on March 17, 2025 at 2:48 am
This guide will walk you through the process of generating a Google Maps API key with specific APIs enabled and domain restrictions. Additionally, you will create a Map ID in the Google Cloud Console. This is necessary for the proper operation of the Moasala Taxi Booking System.

Usage Limits

Google Maps APIs come with a free monthly usage limit, which covers most standard use cases. If your usage exceeds this limit, additional charges may apply. You can review the latest pricing details on the Google Maps Platform Pricing Page. To keep track of your usage, you can set up billing alerts in the Google Cloud Console, ensuring you stay within your budget and receive notifications when approaching the free tier limits.

Important!

Never reveal your Google Maps API key and limit its use to your domain to avoid additional operational costs.

Create a Google Cloud Project
1. Go to Google Cloud Console (if you
  are not logged in, Google will prompt you to log in).
2. Click on
  the “Select a project”
  dropdown at the top.
3. Click “New Project.”
4. Enter a
  project name.
5. Click “Create.”
Enable Required APIs
1. In the
  Google Cloud Console, go to “APIs
  & Services” -> “Library.”
2. Use the
  search bar to find and enable the following APIs:
3. Click on
  each API and then click “Enable.”
4. After
  enabling the first API, Google will prompt you to create a Billing Account
  if one has not been set up.
5. Choose a
  billing account name and select the currency.
6. In the
  next step, select a billing profile and payment method (e.g., a card
  linked to your account).
7. Google
  will attempt to verify your account and will charge 0.00 for verification.
Important Update as of March 12, 2025!

Due to recent changes made by Google, you now need to enable both the “Places API (New)” and the legacy “Places API” in your Google Cloud Console. This is necessary to fix the “Places API error: ApiNotActivatedMapError.” You can enable the Places API (Legacy) through this direct link.

Create an API Key
1. Navigate
  to “APIs & Services”
  -> “Credentials.”
2. Click “Create Credentials” and select “API Key.”
3. Your new
  API key will be generated. Copy it for later use.
Restrict the API Key
1. In the “Credentials” section, locate your
  newly created API key.
2. Click on
  the key name to edit it.
3. Under “Application restrictions,” select “Websites,” and click “Add.”
4. In the “Website” field, add your domain(s),
  such as:
5. Under “API restrictions,” select “Restrict key.”
6. From the
  dropdown, check the following APIs:
7. Click “Save.”
Create a Map ID
1. Navigate
  to “Google Maps Platform”
  -> “Map Management.”
2. Click “Create Map ID.”
3. Enter a
  name for the Map ID.
4. Select the
  map type: JavaScript
  or Raster.
5. Click “Save.”
6. Your Map
  ID will be generated. Copy it for later use.
Integrating the API Key with Moasala Booking System

Important Notes

After generating your API key, please note that it may take 15–20 minutes for the key to become active. During this time, the key will not yet function correctly. Ensure that you wait for the activation process to complete before proceeding with integrating the key into the Moasala Booking System.
1. Navigate
  to “Settings” ->
  “Moasala Booking System”
  in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to the “General” -> “Google Maps” tab.
3. Paste your
  Google Maps API Key into the “Google
  Maps API Key” field.
4. Paste your
  Map ID into the “Google
  Maps ID” field.
5. Click the “Save Changes” button to apply the
  settings.
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