Scenario

How can I get a free Google Maps API Key?

Solution

To create your API key:

1. Visit the APIs Console at https://code.google.com/apis/console and log in with your Google Account.
2. Click the Services link from the left-hand menu.
3. Activate the Google Maps JavaScript API v3 service.
4. Click the API Access link from the left-hand menu. Your API key is available from the API Access page, in the Simple API Access section. Maps API applications use the Key for browser apps.

 

You now have a Google Maps API Key.