Split: Using domain restricted Google Maps API key

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Tagged: Toolset Blocks, Toolset Maps, Views, Views plugin

This topic contains 5 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Waqar 4 years ago.

Assisted by: Waqar.

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November 5, 2020 at 9:24 am #1835285

AlimB3245

Hi Waqar

My apologies for missing out on the closing of the [wpv-for-each] tag.. I've fixed it and it works fine..:-)..

I had one quick query.. the MAPS API works only in Unrestricted Mode on Google Developers Console.. is this correct? Is there anyway I can have the API restricted to use only from my domains? If it's a feature request then can you please consider this as a feature request? Or please do guide me on how do I ask for this as a feature request.

Regards,
Alim

November 5, 2020 at 9:35 am #1835309

Waqar

Hi Alim,

If you'll go to WP Admin -> Toolset -> Settings -> Maps, you'll see that there are two fields to enter Google Map API keys.

When only the main/primary key is added, it is used for both the client-side and the server-side requests.

The key with domain restriction works for the client-side requests, but not for the server-side ones. To overcome this limitation, the second optional key field was introduced.

When you'll include a second optional key, that will be used for the server-side requests, allowing you to use a primary key with the domain restriction turned on.

If your hosting server has a static IP, you can optionally enable IP restrictions on the second key too, but it is not neccessary, since this second key for the server-side requests is not publicaly exposed.

I hope this explaination helps.

regards,
Waqar

November 5, 2020 at 12:02 pm #1835459

AlimB3245

Hi Waqar

Thanks for the update..:-).. I am glad to know that this option exists where I can use restrictions for the API

I think I understand what you are saying but I just wanted to confirm one thing..

For the second optional key, do I use the same credentials?
OR
Do I create another set of credentials on Google Developer Console to use as the second optional key?

Please do advise.

Regards,
Alim

November 5, 2020 at 12:28 pm #1835533

Waqar

Hi Alim,

Yes, you'll use the new credentials option to create a seperate/independant key.
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regards,
Waqar

November 10, 2020 at 3:03 am #1839529

AlimB3245

Hi Waqar

Sorry for the delay.. was travelling a bit (I know 'travelling' does sound weird as an excuse during the pandemic..;-).. but in Bali we still can..;-)..)

Will have the credentials things tested asap and confirm with you.

Regards,
Alim

November 10, 2020 at 11:33 am #1839799

Waqar

Sure, please take your time 🙂