Google Maps API

POSSIBLE COSTS OF THE GOOGLE MAPS API:

Currently Google gives you a volume of 10,000 API calls per month for free and a credit of $200 every month (the first 90 days $300) but if the volume of API calls is exceeded Google could charge for that extra volume of API calls per month. 

However, as it is a third-party service outside of Scoreapps, we recommend verifying the current price rates with Google. 

To create the Google Maps API go to: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/

Then click the blue button BEGIN which you will find at the top right.

A pop-up window will then appear where you must do the following:

1- Select the Google Account you want to use to create the API

2- Choose the Country

3- Check the box to accept Google's terms of service

4- (Optional) Check the box to accept email updates about news, updates, etc...

Then press the "Accept and continue" button

On the next screen you will find 3 questions that you must answer as indicated below:

1- What sector does your activity focus on?

You must select the option that best suits the specific case of the App you have developed.

2- What are the most important services for you?

Here you must mark the following 6 services:

✅ Add API key
✅ Show current location on map
✅ Get directions and trip planning
✅ View data on a map
✅ Add the details of a place to a map
✅ Enable address autocomplete

Then click on the ACCEPT button

3- What is your preferred approach and platform?

- In the first selector choose the option: without code (use drag and drop components or starting apps)

- In the second selector choose the options: Web, Android and iOS

Then click on the SEND button

Now, on the next screen you must complete the account setup by clicking on the "Finish Account Setup" button

Next you must follow a 2-step process:

STEP 1 of 2 - Account Information
Select the Country and click the "Accept and continue" button

STEP 2 of 2 - Verify your identity

We will start by clicking on the option "Create a new payment profile"

On the next screen you must complete the following information:

In the Profile Type field you must choose between "Organization" or "Individual"
Only Organization profiles can have multiple users. If you select a Natural Person profile, you agree that its use is for your trade, business, trade or profession. In some countries, this selection influences tax options. You will not be able to change your profile type after registering.

Then, complete the rest of the fields with the corresponding information and press the CREATE button

Then on the next screen click on "Add payment method"

Then click on "Add Credit or Debit Card"

Next, complete the payment method information and then press the "Save Card" button

On the next screen click on the "Start for free" button

Then, in the pop-up window click "Continue" 

Another tab will open in the browser where you can verify your information

Then the Google Maps API will appear in a pop-up window with the option to copy it, but to activate it you must click on the "Go to Google Maps Platform" button

Then, on the next screen select the option "Maybe later"

On the next screen you will see at the bottom the message that the API has been activated successfully

You can always locate your API key from the "Keys and Credentials" section of the left side menu of the panel, by clicking on the "Show Key" option

To finish you will only have to copy the API key and paste it in the constructor in the Settings > API Keys > Google Maps API Key Javascript section.

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