Google Geocoding Prerequisites

To enable Google-provided geocoding in SmartPTT, obtain Google API key with Places API enabled. For that, perform one of the following actions:

• Follow the official Google instructions.
• Follow quick instructions provided by us.

If you wish to use both Google Maps and Google-provided geocoding, you can use the same API key for that purpose. Alternatively, you can create a dedicated API key only for geocoding by Google.

Official Documentation

Links to selected instructions presented below:

• Places API
• Get an API key for use with Places API (New)
• Places API Usage and Billing

Quick Instructions

Before following the instructions, learn the following about them:

• Instructions cover strictly necessary steps to enable the maps.
• Instructions intentionally do not cover cybersecurity, related and other important aspects of the key creation, use, update, and destruction.
• Instructions above are valid for August 2025. They may not be updated for new look of related tools.

If you accept all the risks related to quick instructions, learn them at the following links:

• Create Google API key
• Enable geocoding in Google API key

See Also

• Google Maps