i have a question regarding googlemap api version3,
basically we are already using google map api driving distance and geo code functionality within our internal web application, for that we are paying for google on our google map key,
so my question is on old google map v2 we did have to encrypt our map key and post back to google in order to get work geocode or driving distance, and at the same way do we still have to encrypt the google map key with map api V3 ? or we dont need the map key for google map V3 ?
thanks
Taken from: Google Maps API
The Google Maps JavaScript API v3 does not require an API key to
function correctly. However, we strongly encourage you to load the
Maps API using an APIs Console key which allows you to monitor your
application's Maps API usage
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I have spent the past few months creating a custom map on google My Map. I'd like to now plug it to an API key to put it on my website as my website builder wont allow me to embed like you would probably do normally.
I don't really understand API keys no matter how much I research them but in summary - Is it possible to import a Google My Map to be a associated with an API key so I can put the API key on my website to enable an interactive map?
I thought by signing up to get an API key I would be able to import my google my map to the maps platform map manager and therefore associate it with my API key, import the key to website and have an interactive map. From looking on the map manager on the maps platform, it will only allow you to choose one location or start a map from scratch and doesn't allow you to import spreadsheet data - unlike with google my maps.
Can't find any answers anywhere so any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance
I'm creating an app based on maps.
From 11 June 2018 Google changes his price plan of the Google Maps Api.
I read here (Google maps price matrix) that for mobile application it's unilimited free.
But... which api use Google Maps in this library?
I try to use the library and for emulator not use Google API KEY. In this way i'm not sure that i use only free plan.
How i understand how calculate my costs? If there are.
I found all information about it.
react-native-maps use Maps SDK for iOS and Android.
This page Google Maps Costs examplain that for SDK there aren't costs.
I tried to enable only SDK Api and check report monitor on Google Cloud console
In this way you can use dynamic maps, use marker in your react application without costs.
It is different if you use search api or geocode api. This api follow the common cost of api reported in previous link.
In this case you can use mix of Google Maps SDK and Open Street maps API
I have used google map API but unfortunately I have discovered that they have an usage limits so I want to know that are there anyway o get an google map API without any usage limits, and if it is not how can I get any license?
Google maps api usage and limits
Do I need an API key?
Answer: in the early days of google maps you did not require an API key (it is still possible to not have one due to backwards compatibility) however, today, it is recommended that you generate an API key for google maps V3. Also, have in mind that some features are not available without the API key.
If you want to inform your self more about the API key, here is the official page that will tell you how to get started with it and how to include it to your project,
url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/tutorial
What are the usage limits?
Answer: If your site gets 25 000 map loads or more every single day, for more than 90 days in a row, the google team will get in touch with you (they are well aware of your google maps usage). If however you don't think your google maps will generate such an amount of traffic then do the following:
Modify your application so that your usage is less than 25 000 map loads per day.
Enroll for automated billing of excess map loads in the Google Developers Console.
Purchase a Google Maps API for Work license.
Here is the official page for the limits,
url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/usage#quota
To sum it all up:
If you can predict huge traffic on your website (and using the google maps API within your website), then once again, read carefully the docs and see what further steps need to be taken, otherwise you can experiment with google maps as much as you want.
I'm using this jQuery plugin: http://gmap.nurtext.de/examples.html to display maps with Latitude and Longitude
I ask If there is another solution without using a Key from Google Maps API: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html
Google Maps API v3 does not require an API key, so if all else fails, start with a Google search for a jQuery plugin that is compatible with Maps API v3.
(It probably won't work, but you can also try changing http://maps.google.com/maps?file=api&v=2&key=API_KEY to http://maps.google.com/maps?file=api&v=3 while following the installation instructions for the plugin you have selected.)
It should be noted that the API keys are free and that it is a fast and easy process to get them. So you can also consider just getting one.
Is there a way in the Google Maps API to create an URL to Google Maps self?
You don't need the API.
Just use
http://maps.google.com/?q=1+Infinite+Loop,+95014+(Some+Title+Here)