To use map layouts in Applaud lists, you must configure a Google Maps API key. This key connects your Applaud tenant to Google Maps services and allows you to display location data securely.
Always refer to Google's documentation for the most up-to-date setup steps. See their help topic, Maps JavaScript API.
Prerequisite
- Create a project in the Google Cloud Console. See Google's help article, Getting started with Google Maps Platform.
- Under APIs & Services > API Library, enable these APIs:
- Geocoding API
- Maps JavaScript API
- Under APIs & Services > Credentials, create credentials for an API key.
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Restrict your key before using it in production. See Google's help article, Restricting your API keys.
- Restriction type: HTTP referrers. See Google's help article, Setting an application restriction for an API key.
- Example:
*.applaud.com/* - Example:
*.mycompany.com/*
- Copy the generated API key.
Procedure
- In the Applaud platform, open the Admin home page and select Settings.
- Scroll down to the Google Maps API Key section.
- In the Google Map Key box, paste your API key.
- Select Update.
Best practices
- Use separate keys for development, UAT, and production so usage can be tracked independently.
- Restrict keys to trusted domains only to reduce the risk of misuse.
- Monitor usage in the Google Cloud Console to track API calls and costs.
- Review regularly – update restrictions and rotate keys as part of your security process.