Google Prerequisites

API Key

If you wish to use Google Maps and Google Geocoding, you must have a valid Google API key.

Official Instructions

Official instructions on that are available below and depend on the features you need.

Google Maps

• Maps JavaScript API
• Get an API key for use with Maps JavaScript API
• Maps JavaScript API Usage and Billing

Google Geocoding

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

Quick Instructions

• Creating Google API Key

Firewall

Unlock a TCP port to access Google services port.

See Also

• Google Maps
• Geocoding from Google