Google Maps API Key
On June 11th, 2018, new pricing and product changes go into effect that require a billing account to be in place with Google Maps. With billing enabled, each user will receive a monthly $200 free credit, enough to support most users of WP3D Models without incurring any additional mapping costs.
Before starting the process below, be sure you’re logged into a Google account where you have permission to create API keys.
So, in order to generate the necessary Google Maps API key, we’ve put together a quick step-by-step guide below:
- Visit the Google Cloud Platform to get an API key for your Google Maps integration in WP3D Models » CLICK HERE
You must be signed in with your Google account and agree to the terms and conditions as shown below. - Click “Select a Project” and click “New Project”:
- Name the project and click “Create”
- Click ☰ and Find “APIs & Services” > “Library”
- Click “View all”
- Click and Enable the following API in the Library one by one
- Maps Javascript API
- Places API
- Directions API
- Geolocation API
- Geocoding API
- Visit the Google Cloud Platform to get an API key for your Google Maps integration in WP3D Models » CLICK HERE
- Click ☰ and Find “APIs & Services” > “Credentials”
- Click ☰ and Find “APIs & Services” > “Credentials”
- Click “Create Credentials” > “API Key”
- Copy your generated “API Key” and click “Restrict Key”
- Click “HTTP referrers (website)” > Enter your website’s URL > Click “Done” and “Save”
- Copy the generated API key and enter it into your WP3D Models Settings.
(WP3D) Models –> Settings –> Map (Tab) –> Google Maps API Key
Congrats! Your installation of WP3D Models is now fully compliant with Google’s Maps API!
Note: Adding your billing information is now required by Google. However, you’ll receive a $200 credit each month that should be more than enough to cover most users of WP3D Models without incurring any additional costs.