Scenario
How can I get a free Google Maps API Key?
Solution
To create your API key:
- Visit the APIs Console at https://code.google.com/apis/console and log in with your Google Account.
- Click the Services link from the left-hand menu.
- Activate the Google Maps API v3 service.
- 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.