How to create Google Maps API keys

Atlas Pickup Points requires two Google Maps API keys to function properly. While the Google Maps Platform is a paid service, Google provides a generous $200 USD monthly credit, which is typically sufficient for most Shopify Plus stores. If you’re concerned about incurring charges, we recommend setting up usage caps and budget alerts.

Steps to create Google Maps API keys

Follow these steps to create and configure your API keys:

1. Set up Google Cloud

• Visit the Google Maps Platform website.
• Click Get started and sign in with your Google account.
• Select Create a new project when prompted and give it a name.
• Set up billing for your project by adding a payment method.
  • Note: You won’t be charged until you exceed the $200 USD monthly credit.
• Once billing is set up, your project will be created and ready for API configuration.

2. Enable required APIs for your project

• Navigate to the APIs & Services tab.

• Enable the following APIs:

  • Maps JavaScript API
  • Geocoding API
  • Places API
  • Places API (New)

4. Create and configure the first API key (public)

• Go to the Keys & Credentials tab.
• Click on Create credentials and select API key.
• After the API key is generated, click on Edit API key to configure it.

Configure the first key (public)

• Name: Atlas Pickup Points - First key (Public)

• Set an application restriction:

  • Select Websites.

  • Add the following websites (without trailing slashes):

    https://your-shop-address.com
    https://*.your-shop-address.com
    https://shop.app
    https://shopify.com

• API restrictions:

  • Select Restrict key.

  • Choose the following API:

    • Maps JavaScript API

• Click Save.

Important: Do not skip setting the above restrictions. Without them, your key might be compromised, leading to unauthorized usage and potential charges.

5. Create and configure the second API key (private)

• Go to the Keys & Credentials tab.
• Click on Create credentials and select API key.
• After the API key is generated, click on the API key name to configure it.

Configure the second key (private)

• Name: Atlas Pickup Points - Second key (Private)

• Set an application restriction:

  • We recommend not setting any application restrictions for this key. If this is a concern, please contact us.

• API restrictions:

  • Select Restrict key.

  • Choose the following APIs:

    • Geocoding API
    • Places API
    • Places API (New)

• Click Save.

6. Update the Atlas Pickup Points settings

• Go to the Settings page of the Atlas pickup points app in your Shopify store.
• Paste both API keys into the appropriate fields.

7. Test the integration

After updating the API keys, verify that the pickup points selection is working correctly:

• Enter a new address in your store’s checkout.

• Test the following features:

  • List view: Ensure that pickup points are loading and visible on the list.
  • Map view: Confirm that the map displays tiles and pickup points markers are visible.
  • Map search autocomplete: Check that the address autocomplete appears during search.

Note: It may take approximately 5 minutes for Google to update the API key configurations. If you experience issues immediately after updating, please wait a few minutes and try again.