How do I get Google API Key for location-based features on my app?

How do I get Google API Key for location-based features on my app?

1. Create a Google Cloud account

Go to https://cloud.google.com/ and click Get started for free.




Enter your information and click Start my free trial.




2. Google Cloud API Configuration

Go to https://console.cloud.google.com/. On the left menu, go to APIs & Services, then click Enable APIs and Services.




Go to Places API and Enable this API.






Go to Credentials tab and click Credentials in the API Manager.




Click Create credentials > API key.




On the popup that appears, click Restrict Key.




Choose Restrict key and select Places API. Then click Save.




Your API key is now created. Copy this key and send it to SimiCart Team to enable location-based features for your app (Address Autofill, Store Locator etc.).


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