If your site has a Reseller-map, or Dealer-map, you need a Google API key for the map to display correctly. 

Step-by-step guide

Getting an API key is not complicated and just requires a couple of minutes of your time. In the process, you will need to create a billing account or use credentials of already existing one, which will be used for payment, in case you exceed your limits. So be prepared to have your billing data with you. Following 3 steps, described below, you will get your API key.

  1. Create your project

    To start the procedure, go to Google Maps Platform
    In the next window, choose Select a project and enter project name in the box below. Then click Next.

    Press “Get Started” button and in the appeared window tick "Maps". Press Continue.

  2. Step 2 – Create a billing account

    In the updated window, click Create Billing Account.

    Create a name for you billing project and press Continue. Fill in the appeared form with your contact data and payment information and click Next.

  3. Step 3 – Get your API key
    In the appeared window, you will be offered to enable your APIs. Press Next. You will see a new window with your API key in the box. Save the key to be able to use it and press Done. Send the API key to support@odsuk.freshdesk.com, or the ODS consultant that you are working with.

  4. Secure your API key

    After your key is created, it’s recommended to restrict it to prevent unauthorized usage. Please, go to Google Cloud Platform Console and click on your key.

    In the appeared form, select “HTTP referrers (websites)” and enter your site domain name in the field below. 

    ( This step is to ensure that no other site is using your API key )