In this article we will see how to enable and obtain the key to use Google Maps in Scriptcase applications.

## Accessing the Google Maps Platform

1.Go to the link <https://mapsplatform.google.com/> to create your key.

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You will need to login to a google account

2. Click on First Steps

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If you are on your google cloud console, just search for google maps and select Google Maps Platform.

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3. Click Finish Account Setup

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## Getting key

The configuration will be carried out in two steps.

1. Accept the terms and inform the country of your account.

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2. Enter the requested data and payment method

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The date of birth must contain the slashes /

3. Answer a few google questions and click submit to finish the process.

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4. At the end it will show you the generated key, which must be used in Scriptcase applications.

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### Usage Restriction (Optional)

You can configure restrictions on the generated keys to prevent unauthorized use.

To access this configuration, just click on edit the key.

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## Using credentials in Scriptcase

This key must be used in fields like google maps. Go to the field's configuration and look for API Key.

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When publishing an application that uses google maps, the key can be configured for the entire environment, in the Environment Settings menu

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