How do I activate Google Maps API key?

Procedure

Go to the How do I get a new API key?
Select GET A KEY.
If you are not already logged in, log in to your Google account.
On the An Enable All Maps and Places APIs/SDKs and Get a Key dialog box, click Select or create project > My Project.
To accept the Google Maps Terms of Service, click Yes.
Click ENABLE API.

How long does an API key take?

If we’re talking about an API key, then the issue isn’t collision and there’s no relationship with hashing or uuids except the recommended final length. A key should be a random 128-bit string (or 192, or 256 if you need additional security).

How are API keys generated?

Registering the app with the API product generates the API key for accessing the APIs in that product. A string with authorization information that a client-side app uses to access the resources exposed by the API product. The API key is generated when a registered app is associated with an API product.

How do I create an API key for Google Maps?

To create an API key: Go to the Google Maps Platform > Credentials page. Go to the Credentials page On the Credentials page, click Create credentials > API key. The API key created dialog displays…

How do I restrict API keys on Google Maps?

To restrict an API key: Go to the Google Maps Platform > Credentials page. Select the API key that you want to set a restriction on. The API key property page appears. To accept requests from the list of web server IP addresses that you supply, select IP addresses (web servers, cron jobs, etc.) from the list of Application restrictions.

How are Google Maps Platform Products secured?

Google Maps Platform products are secured from unauthorized use by restricting API calls to those that provide proper authentication credentials. These credentials are in the form of an API key – a unique alphanumeric string that associates your Google billing account with your project, and with the specific API or SDK.

How do I secure an API key in Google Cloud Platform?

Go to the Google Cloud Platform Console. Click the project drop-down and select the project that contains the API key you want to secure. Click the menu button and select APIs & Services > Credentials . On the Credentials page, click the name of the API key that you want to secure.