Google Maps Prerequisites§
To enable Google Maps in SmartPTT, obtain Google API key with Maps Location 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 for Google Maps only.
Official Documentation§
Links to selected instructions presented below:
Maps JavaScript API
Get an API key for use with Maps JavaScript API
Maps JavaScript 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: