Set up the Maps JavaScript API
This document describes the steps needed to start using the Maps JavaScript API.
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Ensure that you meet the prerequisites. |
Enable the API in your Google Cloud project. |
Configure an API key to make an authenticated API request. |
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Last updated 2026-03-16 UTC.
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