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Next, enable the desired APIs or SDKs through the Maps API Library page or by using `gcloud services enable`. Finally, create an API key in the Credentials page or using `gcloud services api-keys create`; it is highly recommended to restrict this key before production use. Users are eligible for billing credits.\n"],null,["# Getting started with Google Maps Platform\n\nThis page goes through the basic, required steps to start using any of the\n[APIs and SDKs on Google Maps Platform](/maps/apis-by-platform).\n\nQuickstart\n----------\n\nIf you have *never* used the Google Cloud console to create a billing account or\na project, click the **Get Started** button that links to an interactive setup\nexperience in the Cloud console for new users:\n[Get Started](https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/start?utm_source=Docs_GS_Button&ref=https://developers.google.com/maps/&utm_content=Docs_Central)\n\nAlternatively, you can also complete the required setup steps by clicking through the following\ntabs:\n\n### Step 1\n\n### Console\n\n1. In the Google Cloud console, on the project selector page, click\n **Create Project** to begin creating a new Cloud\n project.\n\n [Go to the project selector page](https://console.cloud.google.com/projectselector2/home/dashboard?utm_source=Docs_NewProject&utm_content=Docs_Central)\n2. Make sure that billing is enabled for your Cloud project.\n [Confirm that billing is enabled for your project](https://console.cloud.google.com/project/_/billing?utm_source=Docs_Billing&utm_content=Docs_Central).\n\n | Note: While you must set up a billing account to set up a Cloud project, actual usage of the Embed API is available at no charge.\n\n Google Cloud offers a $0.00 charge trial. The trial expires at either end of 90\n days or after the account has accrued $300 worth of charges, whichever comes first. Cancel\n anytime. For more information, see\n [Billing account credits](/maps/billing-credits) and [Billing](/maps/billing-and-pricing/billing).\n\n### Cloud SDK\n\n```bash\ngcloud projects create \"\u003cvar translate=\"no\"\u003ePROJECT\u003c/var\u003e\"\n```\n\nRead more about the\n[Google Cloud SDK](https://cloud.google.com/sdk)\n,\n[Cloud SDK installation](https://cloud.google.com/sdk/docs/install)\n, and the following commands:\n\n- [`gcloud projects create`](https://cloud.google.com/sdk/gcloud/reference/projects/create)\n\n### Step 2\n\nTo use Google Maps Platform, you must enable the APIs or SDKs you plan to use with your project.\n\nNote that some integrations require you to enable multiple APIs/SDKs. If you are not sure which\nAPIs or SDKs to enable, try using\nthe [API Picker](/maps/documentation/api-picker), or consult the\ndocumentation for the API/SDK you want to use.\n\nTo enable one or more APIs or SDKs:\n\n### Console\n\n1. See the Google Maps Platform APIs and SDKs that you can enable by going to the Maps API\n Library page in the Cloud console:\n\n Go to the [Maps API Library\n page](https://console.cloud.google.com/project/_/google/maps-apis/api-list?utm_source=Docs_EnableAPIs&utm_content=Docs_Central)\n2. Click the API or SDK you want to enable.\n - If the button says **ENABLE**, click the button to enable the API or SDK.\n - If the button says **MANAGE**, the API or SDK is already enabled and you don't need to do anything further.\n - Clicking either button will display the dashboard for the API or SDK. (Click the **DISABLE** button to remove the API or SDK from this project.)\n\n### Cloud SDK\n\nThe following command enables all of the Maps, Routes, and Places APIs: \n\n```bash\ngcloud services enable \\\n --project \"\u003cvar translate=\"no\"\u003ePROJECT\u003c/var\u003e\" \\\n \"addressvalidation.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"areainsights.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"tile.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"aerialview.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"elevation-backend.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"routes.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"geocoding-backend.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"geolocation.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"maps-android-backend.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"maps-backend.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"maps-embed-backend.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"maps-ios-backend.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"mapsplatformdatasets.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"places-backend.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"roads.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"routeoptimization.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"static-maps-backend.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"street-view-image-backend.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"timezone-backend.googleapis.com\"\n```\n\nRead more about the\n[Google Cloud SDK](https://cloud.google.com/sdk)\n,\n[Cloud SDK installation](https://cloud.google.com/sdk/docs/install)\n, and the following commands:\n\n- [`gcloud services enable`](https://cloud.google.com/sdk/gcloud/reference/services/enable)\n- [`gcloud services disable`](https://cloud.google.com/sdk/gcloud/reference/services/disable)\n\nUse this command to enable the Environment APIs: \n\n```bash\ngcloud services enable \\\n --project \"\u003cvar translate=\"no\"\u003ePROJECT\u003c/var\u003e\" \\\n \"airquality.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"solar.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"pollen.googleapis.com\" \\\n \"weather.googleapis.com\"\n```\n| **Note:** Enabling Places API also enables the Places Library, Maps JavaScript API, Places SDK for Android and Places SDK for iOS.\n\n### Step 3\n\nThis step only goes through the API Key creation process. If you use your API Key in\nproduction, we strongly recommend that you restrict your API key. You can find more\ninformation in the product-specific **Using API Keys** page.\n\nThe API key is a unique identifier that authenticates requests associated with your project for\nusage and billing purposes. You must have at least one API key associated with your project.\n\nTo create an API key:\n\n### Console\n\n1. Go to the **Google Maps Platform \\\u003e Credentials** page.\n\n [Go to the Credentials page](https://console.cloud.google.com/project/_/google/maps-apis/credentials?utm_source=Docs_CreateAPIKey&utm_content=Docs_Central)\n2. On the **Credentials** page, click **Create credentials \\\u003e API key** . \n The **API key created** dialog displays your newly created API key.\n3. Click **Close.** \n The new API key is listed on the **Credentials** page under **API keys** . \n (Remember to [restrict the API](/maps/api-security-best-practices#restricting-api-keys) key before using it in production.)\n\n### Cloud SDK\n\n```bash\ngcloud services api-keys create \\\n --project \"\u003cvar translate=\"no\"\u003ePROJECT\u003c/var\u003e\" \\\n --display-name \"\u003cvar translate=\"no\"\u003eDISPLAY_NAME\u003c/var\u003e\"\n```\n\nRead more about the\n[Google Cloud SDK](https://cloud.google.com/sdk)\n,\n[Cloud SDK installation](https://cloud.google.com/sdk/docs/install)\n, and the following commands:\n\n- [`gcloud services api-keys create`](https://cloud.google.com/sdk/gcloud/reference/services/api-keys/create)\n\nBilling Account Credits\n-----------------------\n\nOnce you have created a billing account and project, you are eligible for the Google Cloud\n$300 free trial.\n\nEach Google Maps Platform SKU provides a specific amount of free monthly usage, shown in the\n[pricing list](/maps/billing-and-pricing/pricing) and described in\n[Google Maps Platform billing](/maps/billing-and-pricing/billing).\nGoogle also provides credits for [public programs](/maps/billing-and-pricing/public-programs)\nsuch as nonprofits, startups, crisis response, news media, education, and transit agencies.\n\nNext steps\n----------\n\n\nOnce you are set up, you can begin using the Google Maps Platform APIs and SDKs. To learn more,\nsee the Overview, Developer, and Get Started guides for the API or SDK you are\ninterested in. The APIs and SDKs are listed at [Google Maps Platform Documentation (by product)](/maps/documentation) and [Google Maps Platform APIs (by platform)](/maps/apis-by-platform)."]]
