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[Resolved] Google Maps API general settings : javascript API error

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:

The issue here was that the user was having an issue with the API key validation for Google Maps.

Solution:

It seems that you are using a restricted API key that is limited to a particular site.

Could you try generating a key without a restricted domain and try this key. This is just to ensure that the Maps API will validate.

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Last updated by Benoît 5 years, 8 months ago.

Assisted by: Shane.

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I am trying to:
To setup Google Maps API in the toolset general settings

Link to a page where the issue can be seen: see screenshot

I expected to see:
I've entered and validated the Google Map API key. It is OK.

Instead, I got:
But an error occured for the Map styles (see screenshot)

#1212643

Shane
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

Hi Benoit,

Thank you for contacting our support forum.

It seems that you are using a restricted API key that is limited to a particular site.

Could you try generating a key without a restricted domain and try this key. This is just to ensure that the Maps API will validate.

Thanks,
Shane

#1212705

Hi Shane,
Thanks. I did it and it fixed the bug.

However, Google seems to insist to add restrictions for security reason.
Is there a way to secure my key without the Google restrictions?

Thanks

#1212770

Shane
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

Hi Benoit,

You can restrict it.

Could you send me a screenshot of the restricted referrer screen?

It could be that the way you enter the site url is causing it not to validate.

Thanks,
Shane

#1212989

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!

Hi Shane, I was able to add a restriction and now it works.

Thanks for your help.