Acquire a Maps Key

The Map functionality requires a Map key. The API key requires a Google account, but is free and easy to acquire.

How to Acquire a Map Key

1. Login to a Google account.
2. Go to the Google Cloud Console https://console.cloud.google.com
3. Select a project or create a new project.

4. From the Navigation menu, select API & Services > Credentials.

5. Select Create Credentials > API Key

6. You will receive a text key similar to AIzaTyAypn7nUHBxi-j_ljgr5xdmoTrA5LeUu6E.

7. Restrict the key to the Maps API by selecting RESTRICT KEY.

8. From the API Restrictions dropdown, select Maps Javascript API.

How to Change the Map Key

1. Open the Sidebar Menu and select Tools > Project > Project Settings

2. Enter the Map key into the Google Map Key field.

3. Select the Save button to confirm the key. The Map will now be enabled.

Note: If a Map item exists and no Map key has been entered, you will be requested to input a key when you enter a project. Enter the key into the text field and select 'OK'.