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Register a Google Maps API Key

Last updated: October 07 2024

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A visually appealing and informative online store is essential for attracting and retaining customers. Adding a Google Map to your Shopify store improves its professional look and also provides essential information for potential customers, helping them easily locate your physical store or visualize your business’s geographic reach.

In this guide, we will introduce you to the step-by-step process of registering a Google Maps API key for your Shopify store, ensuring a smooth and successful integration. 

How to Register a Google Maps API Key

Follow these detailed steps to set up your Google Maps API key, which is required to use map sections in free Shopify themes.

Step 1. Go to Google Maps Platform

Open the Google Maps Platform website and click the “Get Started” button.

Google Maps Platform

Step 2. Create or Pick a Project

If you need a new project, click "New Project" and give it a descriptive name. Otherwise, simply select an existing project from the list.

Create or Pick a Project on google maps

Step 3: Choose “APIs & Services

Next, choose "APIs & Services" and click "Enable APIs & Services."

Choose 'APIs & Services'

Step 4: Enable “Place API”

In the "Enable APIs & Services" section, select "Places API" and then click to “Enable” this API.

Enable 'Place API'

Step 5: Create “Create billing account” 

Please enter your name and the country you live in > Click “Continue.”

Create 'Create billing account'

Step 6: Create a “Payment profile”

Please fill in the payment information, including:

  • Account Type
  • Name and Address
  • Payment Process
  • Payment Method

Then, click "Next."

Create a 'Payment profile'

Step 7: Copy the new Google Maps API key

Once you enable the Google Maps Platform, you can copy the API key.

Final Thoughts

Registering a Google Maps API Key is a crucial step in integrating Google Maps functionality into your website or app. By following this step-by-step guide, you can quickly obtain and configure your API key to unlock robust location-based services.

FAQs

How do I register my Google Maps API key for Shopify?

To register your Google Maps API key for Shopify, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Go to the Google Cloud Console and sign in with your Google account.
  • Step 2: Create a new project or select an existing one.
  • Step 3: Navigate to APIs & Services > Credentials and click Create credentials.
  • Step 4: Select the “API key” button and copy the generated key.
  • Step 5: Enable the necessary APIs for Google Maps (e.g., Maps JavaScript API, Geocoding API, and Places API).
  • Step 6: Go to your Shopify theme, navigate to Online Store > Themes > Customize, and add the API key to any app or theme settings that require it.

How do I register a Google Maps API key?

To register a Google Maps API key:

  • Step 1: Visit the Google Cloud Console and sign in.
  • Step 2: Create or select an existing project.
  • Step 3: Go to APIs & Services > Credentials, click “Create credentials,” and select API key.
  • Step 4: Copy the generated key and enable the required APIs (like Maps JavaScript API) under APIs & Services > Library.

How do I add an API key to Shopify?

To add an API key to Shopify, first, generate the key (for example, from Google Cloud for Google Maps). Then, in your Shopify admin, navigate to Online Store > Themes > Customize. Depending on the app or theme, you’ll find a section to input the API key, such as in location or map display sections. Simply paste the key into the relevant field and save.

How do I add a Google Maps API key to my website?

To add a Google Maps API key to your website:

  • Step 1: Generate the API key via Google Cloud Console by following the steps in the second point.
  • Step 2: Copy the key.

In your website’s HTML or JavaScript, add the following script, replacing YOUR_API_KEY with your actual key: html Copy code <script async defer src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY&callback=initMap"></script>

  • Step 3: Use this API key in your website’s code to load and display Google Maps.

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Sam Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Avada Commerce, an e-commerce solution provider headquartered in Singapore. He is an expert on the Shopify e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems. Sam loves talking about e-commerce and he aims to help over a million online businesses grow and thrive.