Generating Google Map API Key

Ldmax uses Google Maps for accurate display of maps based on its GPS location. Google requires now Google Map API Key to use their service. The Google Maps APIs give us several ways of embedding Google Maps into web pages or retrieving data from Google Maps, and allow for either simple use or extensive customization. 


How to get this Google Map API Key?

1.) You must have a google account signed in, in you browser.

Click the link below to go to the Get API Key page:
https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api-key

2.) Once you are on that page, Click the Get A Key button.


3.) After click that button, it will display a popup window Enable Google Maps JavaScript API. Choose YES and hit CREATE  AND ENABLE API. Once you lost the key, you can repeat this process anytime.


4.) Wait until the below screen is done loading.


5.) When it's done, you should be able to see your Google Map API Key on the below screen and just COPY that key and hit FINISH.



How to apply this Google Map API Key to your LDMax Account?

1.) Go to your menu bar and find Company Variables, under Config->General Setup->Company Variables


2.) After clicking the Company Variables, you should be redirected to myinfo.php page. Under Google Drive section, you can find Google Map Key textbox and paste your google map key there.


3.) Don't forget to Click the Update button below to apply/save any changes you made.






By default, you should be using the Standard API and you will have the following Standard Usage Limits for free:

For more info about usage limits and billing of your google map key, you can click the link below:

https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/usage





 

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