Set up the Address Validation API

  • Google Maps Platform secures its products by requiring API keys for authentication and billing purposes.

  • You can create and manage API keys through the Google Cloud Console or the Cloud SDK.

  • It's crucial to restrict your API keys for enhanced security by limiting their usage to specific APIs and IP addresses.

  • Include your API key in every Address Validation API request using HTTPS.

European Economic Area (EEA) developers

This document describes the steps needed to start using the Address Validation API.

Ensure that you meet the prerequisites.

Enable the API in your Google Cloud project.

Configure an API key or OAuth to make an authenticated API request.

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Last updated 2026-02-18 UTC.