# How to Get a Google Maps API Key Free

Google offers developers access to a plethora of Google Maps features for active development. Google Maps features 99% coverage of the entire world, including over 200 countries and territories. The information is accurate and is in real-time, with 25 million updates to the data every day.

 With a developer account and a Google Maps API key, you can create customized experiences that make use of Street View photos, build routes, discover places, and more.

###  How to generate a Google Maps API key

 The first thing you’ll need to do is create a [Google Cloud Platform](https://console.cloud.google.com/) account if you don’t have one already.

 Here are the five simple steps to generate your Google Maps API key:

1.  Log in to the [Google Cloud Platform Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/)

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1.  Select an existing project or create a new one to add an API key to
2.  Navigate to the APIs & Services > Credentials page

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1.  On the Credentials page, click Create credentials > API key and follow the prompts

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1.  Click close and confirm your key has been created

###  How do I find my Google Maps API key?

 If you’re wondering how do I find my Google Maps API key, follow these three simple steps to find out:

1.  Log in to the Google API Console
2.  Navigate to the APIs & Services > Credentials page
3.  Locate your Maps API key in the list of credentials


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