How to Get Google Maps API Key for Free (in 5 easy steps)

[@flamissia4]

I encountered the Google Developer's site before and was like the woman running away on your video. Now you've explained it so well and carefully, I think I can take a deep breath and accomplish this!

[@tipswithpunch]

You can do it Rosamarie!

[@SevenErhan]

I watched 100 videos none of them explained properly. You are the best Robert 🙏 Hartelijk dank

[@tipswithpunch]

Graag gedeen Erhan! Glad i could help

[@marketingroofingcompanies]

I appreciate the humor and clear instructions. Thank you!

[@tipswithpunch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SiyabongaMkabela]

Awesome. You are the best. All the API needed were my banking details.

[@tipswithpunch]

Glad I could help!

[@saferides2474]

Did it bill you it’s really free

[@SiyabongaMkabela]

@@saferides2474 I held tight but It didn't bill me.

[@vishalm6657]

can we cancel the billing anytime after we use the project??

[@tipswithpunch]

If I remember correctly, yes. But check Google's billing page... they change stuff time to time

[@RelaxingMusic-od1po]

Great Video! Just wanted to ask how to point the maps to my city or location?

[@snookerthedog9935]

Thanks... you deserve more views! Thanks...

[@tipswithpunch]

I appreciate that!

[@dungphamthanh2028]

The best tutorial, thank you for this!

[@tipswithpunch]

You're very welcome!

[@serhanyorulmazstudent5977]

Are there any way to use google maps without using google developer console and google cloud services?

[@tipswithpunch]

you could embed it: support.google.com/maps/answer/144361?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop or just take a screenshot of the google map with your location, and link the image to google maps

[@claramontoya3958]

Thank you so much I did it on the first try.

[@tipswithpunch]

Fantastic!

[@phoneus1phoneus134]

What type of payment you used? It gives me error [OR-CBAT-15]

[@claramontoya3958]

@@phoneus1phoneus134 just used your credit card just like he explained it.

[@joudfi3881]

Thank you for your wonderful explanation from Saudi Arabia

[@tipswithpunch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@autor_positive_Kinderbuecher]

Thanks Robert! Great Content, Great Video! Cheers Dude!

[@tipswithpunch]

Glad you liked it!

[@futuremusic2954]

where diid you go for that map section where you can add the API CODE? i can't find it in wordpress

[@tipswithpunch]

it really depends on your plugin... usually it's in the settings of the plugin

[@eternallyMarsh]

I keep putting my billing information but it doesn't work, says there's been an error

[@galaxystudiosgaming]

If for some reason me website gets a ridiculous amount of traffic do I have to worry about google automatically charging me for the api?

[@tipswithpunch]

You do, they charge by the usage.

[@pratikshamangrulkar70]

does this method useful for leadsgorilla ? if i add my card details will i be charged ?

[@tipswithpunch]

Sorry I haven't sued leadsgorilla, so I don't know :(

[@kygo]

Thank you for this! Saved me so much time!!

[@tipswithpunch]

You're welcome!

[@joshnault4375]

Thank you for this video. I was able to find my map in the backend editor but I did not find a field to paste the API. Please help!

[@tipswithpunch]

you mean you couldn't find it in your map plugin? maybe it's not a map from Google?

[@joshnault4375]

@@tipswithpunch the map was built into my theme so I can find where the map was posted on the page in the backend but not the map plugin or any form to paste my API key.

[@davidoldham2874]

What? brilliant explainer video, easy to follow and got the result, thanks man :-)

[@tipswithpunch]

Glad you liked it David!

[@nicholascodes6715]

Also should I enable automated billing

[@tipswithpunch]

up to you, if you have small site you probably won't be charged. But with automatic you will know if they charged you only after a month I think.

[@barbaracodner2504]

Awesome video!! Thank you!!

[@tipswithpunch]

Glad you liked it Barbara!

[@wallstreetpapi]

Thank you!!

[@tipswithpunch]

You're welcome!

[@evguenivassiliev4778]

Thank you very much!

[@tipswithpunch]

You're welcome!

[@benalinoah3074]

Thanks Man , You saved me, the best tutorial .

[@tipswithpunch]

Glad to hear that!

[@paulward2783]

Spot on m8 !!!!

[@tipswithpunch]

Happy to hear it was helpful Paul!

[@anjalikushwaha838]

does it work if i use this in local host??

[@tipswithpunch]

Good question, If I remember correctly it should, you just can't add any restrictions to the API key. Maybe only an IP address or something like that.

[@AkmaWel]

isnt api paid after free quota expired? How is counts?

[@tipswithpunch]

you might be right, I think Google has changed what is included in the free tier. cloud.google.com/maps-platform/pricing

[@Ibtissambhs]

I am interested in using the Google Maps API for web scraping purposes, but I am having trouble finding a free service option. It seems that all of the services available require payment, which is not something I am looking to do at this time. Can anyone point me in the direction of a free service or provide any guidance on how I can access the API without having to pay

[@tipswithpunch]

I don't think it's possible for free. But maybe there is some API that does something like this.

[@jwalbanker]

Can you show a free plugin to integrate google reviews on a wordpress website?

[@tipswithpunch]

There is a lot of free plugins in the wordpress library, but you will need to always signup to Google maps API, which requires a credit card. If you need a map you can try to use tomtom's map: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmGXgmhsgKt_aqc

[@jwalbanker]

@@tipswithpunch hey thanks for replying. Google api is very expensive and unclear on the cost just to use it for reviews, hence this question. Thanks!

[@karimsahraoui7216]

Thanks man so better option is to take screenshot and link it to Google map in this case our limits hits stay the same for ever could u explain about that thanks again

[@tipswithpunch]

Hi Karim, it's not that it's better but maybe less hassle. Also you could embed the map as a . I will make a video about it, but for now you can also check this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJubaWiOhbJmhs0

[@marvinvillanea9738]

Hii. Is there any way,, that how we can get the API key without the credit card. Thank you

[@tipswithpunch]

I don't think so. But you can screenshot the map and put the image, and if you click on the map it will open in google maps.

[@phoneus1phoneus134]

What about error [OR-CBAT-15] I tried more and more. It gives me this errror.

[@tipswithpunch]

No idea :( I think you need to google it

[@pedrochimeno2999]

But now there are 15 restrictions! What do they mean? Shall I select all of them?

[@tipswithpunch]

I need to take a look what they've added... I think you can just use the domain restriction should be enough

[@pedrochimeno2999]

@@tipswithpunch merci!

[@josecruza]

Thank you very much,

[@tipswithpunch]

You are welcome!

[@phoneus1phoneus134]

Great video and very useful info... But after free trail (3 monthes - 300$) IS THERE FREE 200$ MOTHLY (for directions api " this only what I need") ???

[@tipswithpunch]

yeah, based on their pricing page, it looks like you get 200$ free: mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/ But I'm not currently using this, so I can't verify with 100% certainty. I would keep an eye on it first month :)

[@SirevixGames]

why my map says "for developer purposes only" all over the map?

[@tipswithpunch]

maybe the first answer here will help you: stackoverflow.com/questions/50977913/google-maps-shows-for-development-purposes-only

[@SirevixGames]

@@tipswithpunch thanks

[@sweetjadsweetjadembroidery8428]

Hi, I followed all steps however it doesnt work on my shopify page

[@tipswithpunch]

sorry to hear that, does it give any errors?

[@nandinikose1414]

heyyy #tipswithpunch hello... i'm from INDIA. watch video at 1:28....hehehehhe its so funnyyyy hahaha...seriously i'm telling u currently my mood is too serious but after watch this i lough more n more.....ehehheheh thanks form making me happy in serious situation..... ;-)

[@tipswithpunch]

So happy to hear that this lifted your mood! :)

[@altagamatecnologiabogota3699]

Excelente!

[@tipswithpunch]

Gracias!

[@delvin-v5n]

What can i renew the free trial if my 90 days trial ends

[@tipswithpunch]

I think you would need a new google account

[@دايليباور]

Should i pay this 300 $ or not ?

[@tipswithpunch]

it depends if it's really necessary... you could also just take a screen shot of the map and link it too google maps.

[@دايليباور]

@@tipswithpunch yes because i have a website directoty and i need to put location

[@M_for_MindSet]

the way you are explaining is great and unique comedi

[@tipswithpunch]

I'm happy you liked it!

[@nordeenhasan6030]

my country not listed in list of country

[@tipswithpunch]

that sucks :( maybe tomtom maps has it? More about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmGXgmhsgKt_aqc

[@ispeakwhenimallowedto..3582]

Hey Embed Api is free and unlimited why you say about the limit of 15000 views per month..

[@tipswithpunch]

not sure what you mean, at what time of the video I mention this?

[@tipswithpunch]

But in anycase, the map embed api seems to be free according to their page: developers.google.com/maps/documentation/embed/usage-and-billing

[@ispeakwhenimallowedto..3582]

So im right..

[@tanvirnabib9581]

How many month i use this api for free?

[@tipswithpunch]

you should get $200 dollars worth of querie every month, so it really depends on your traffic and how many times you make the api call. If not that many, then it's going to be free for coming future (unless Google makes it paid service)

[@sungatiseev9034]

Is it for free next 90 days? Now I do not have 300$

[@tipswithpunch]

hmm that's strange Sungat, I see that they still offer $300... maybe you already used it before on another account?

[@vistapri9290]

My issue is Google only accepts credit or debit card. I have a prepaid card. Any ideas how to get around this?

[@tipswithpunch]

no, sorry, I haven't faced the this problem so I don't know how else can you pay google. I've seen that some other people have hjust used another API provider (that also means another map and not google maps)

[@richardmasters2045]

Google will not charge your card without contacting you first. You can suspend the API key with one click.

[@Prathxm]

Hey can anyone help me I need this keys but i don't have visa or MasterCard Plz help me I'll pay for it

[@tipswithpunch]

🤔

[@trendmedia9271]

The API setup is free, but the API is not.

[@tipswithpunch]

Yes this has chanced since I created this video. You used to get credits for free from Google.

[@Bambamni]

I Need your clothes, boots, money and motorcycle & Working API Key LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLegend !

[@tipswithpunch]

Glad you enjoyed the humor 😅

[@nishan6348]

What kind of free it is? I can not even acess their without $.

[@tipswithpunch]

you don't pay anything, so I would say it's free, no?

[@abdulqadirkhattak4691]

Hey brother can I get the key.?

[@tipswithpunch]

I show you in this video how to get the key. 🤔

[@abdulqadirkhattak4691]

@@tipswithpunch bro i dont have credit card

[@tipswithpunch]

you can then use tomtom's map, they don't require CC kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmGXgmhsgKt_aqc

[@sohamalwekar5472]

I need a free Google API to build an application

[@tipswithpunch]

unfortunately I don't know of a free one. Or at least you need credit card.

[@wassupCraji]

i am looking for the same did you find one?

[@SevenErhan]

Bedank Robert 😊

[@tipswithpunch]

🙌

[@ahmedhossam2059]

work with android app

[@tipswithpunch]

I haven't tried, but I guess so

[@ahmedhossam2059]

@@tipswithpunch free forever or free for only month ? thank you so much

[@aaronbono4688]

5 easy steps... that take me over 8 minutes to explain. Yea, Google never makes this stuff easy.

[@tipswithpunch]

😅 the steps are easy, but take time unfortunately. No idea why they made it so complicated for a simple API key.

[@aaronbono4688]

@@tipswithpunch Google makes all of their user interfaces incredibly hard to navigate. And they change it frequently so when you find documentation on how to do something it becomes obsolete quickly which is incredibly frustrating.

[@LoidForger-k8b]

GOD

[@Furies-72]

...And if you have more than 200 hit per month you will be charged

[@tipswithpunch]

hmm that sounds low amount.. maybe they changed something in their quotas

[@stonecold9721]

bro

[@stonecold9721]

?

[@tipswithpunch]

?

[@wkrabs123]

5 easy steps??????????? more like 35

[@tipswithpunch]

😅 it's not that bad

[@sulaihanfikri194]

totally bs. who doesn't know this?

[@tipswithpunch]

not sure what is BS? But clearly 69k people that watched don't know how to do it :)

[@tanveerinamdar2080]

Not working with leadsgorilla

[@tipswithpunch]

you can't get the API key? or the map doesn't work?

[@tanveerinamdar2080]

@@tipswithpunch I got the API key but it's not working with the software, Google billing account is required, while creating billing account I am getting an error at the time of verifying visa cards of commercial banks in india. I contacted to Google support they given me some instructions in an e-mail but the issue is the same -it doesn't verify my card after validating CVV it shows an error!

[@tipswithpunch]

wow that sucks :( I don't know if it's an option for you... Maybe instead what you can do is to take a screenshot of your location in Google maps. Then use that screenshot as a picture, and link the image to google maps with your location selected. Or then there is also other map providers such as tomtom, maybe this video can help? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmGXgmhsgKt_aqc

[@joselara-l3y]

1080 gloverfield

[@tipswithpunch]

? not sure what you mean :)