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Set up the Maps JavaScript API
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This document describes the steps you need to start using the Maps JavaScript API.
To start using the Maps JavaScript API, you can either request a Maps Demo Key or set up an account and enable billing.
Get a Maps Demo Key
The Maps Demo Key is a no-cost feature that lets you start prototyping with select Maps JavaScript API features,
without entering billing information. The Maps Demo Key is intended
for testing and prototyping purposes only, and is not designed for production use. To learn more,
see
Get a Maps Demo Key and use it with the Maps JavaScript API
Get a standard API key
When you're ready for to move your code to production, complete the following steps to
create an API key and enable billing.
checklist
Check that you meet the prerequisites.
settings
Turn on the API in your Google Cloud project.
verified_user
Configure an API key to make an authenticated API request.
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