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Google Maps

Google Maps is a web-based map service developed by Google.

Authentication Types​

Google Maps supports 1 authentication method:

  • API Key - Use a Google Maps API key for authentication.
    • Pros: Simple setup, no OAuth flow needed
    • Cons: Single credential for all users, usage is billed to your account

Generating an API Key​

  1. Go to https://console.cloud.google.com/

  2. Create a new project or select an existing one

  3. In the left sidebar, go to APIs & Services → Library

  4. Search for and enable the Maps APIs you need:

    • Maps JavaScript API
    • Geocoding API
    • Places API
    • Directions API
    • etc.

  5. Go to APIs & Services → Credentials

  6. Click Create Credentials → API key

  7. Copy the generated API key

  8. (Recommended) Click Edit API key to restrict it:

    • Add Application restrictions (HTTP referrers, IP addresses, etc.)
    • Add API restrictions (limit to specific APIs)

  9. Click Save

  10. Paste the API key into Willow

Note: Google Maps APIs are billed based on usage. Make sure to set up billing alerts and API restrictions to control costs.

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