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How to create Google Maps API Key?

Atlas Pickup Points requires two Google Maps API Keys to function. While Google Maps API is a paid service, Google offers a generous $200 USD worth of credits each month, which is typically sufficient for most Shopify Plus stores.

How to create Google Maps API keys?

  1. Go to Google Cloud and set up billing
  2. Visit the Google Maps Platform
  3. Access the Keys & Credentials tab
  4. Select API key
  5. Once the API key is generated, click Edit API key to configure it
  6. Follow the instructions for the first key
  7. Repeat steps 3-5 to create second key
  8. Follow the instructions for the second key
  9. Paste both keys into the Settings page of Atlas Pickup Points app

After updating the API keys in the app, ensure the pickup points selection is functioning correctly by entering a new address. Test the following:

  • List view
  • Map view
  • Map search input

First Key (Public)

This key enables the map view.

Name: Atlas Pickup Points - First Key (Public)

In the Set an application restriction section, select Websites.

Include the following websites:

In the API restrictions section, select Restrict key.

Choose the following APIs:

  • Maps JavaScript API

Click Save.

Second Key (Private)

This key powers list view and map search.

Name: Atlas Pickup Points - Second Key (Private)

We suggest to not enable any application restrictions, however if this is a concern, please contact us.

In the API restrictions section, select Restrict key.

Choose the following APIs:

  • Geocoding API
  • Places API

Click Save.