How can I solve the "Google Maps API warning: NoApiKeys" issue when using the map component in Webflow?

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September 22, 2023

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To solve the "Google Maps API warning: NoApiKeys" issue when using the map component in Webflow, you will need to generate and input a valid Google Maps API key. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to resolve this issue:

Go to the Google Cloud Console: Open your web browser and navigate to the Google Cloud Console at https://console.cloud.google.com.
Create a new project: If you don't have a project already, create a new one by clicking on the project dropdown menu in the top navigation bar and selecting "New Project." Give your project a name and click "Create."
Enable the Maps JavaScript API: Once your project is created, go to the "Library" section in the left sidebar. Search for "Maps JavaScript API" and click on it. On the Maps JavaScript API page, click the "Enable" button.
Create and restrict an API key: After enabling the API, click on the "APIs & Services" menu in the left sidebar and select "Credentials." On the Credentials page, click on the "Create credentials" button and choose "API key."
Restrict your API key: In the "API key created" pop-up, click on the "Restrict key" button to configure restrictions for your API key.
Set application restrictions: Under the "Application restrictions" section, you can choose to restrict the API key to certain HTTP referrers or to a specific IP address. For Webflow, it's recommended to restrict the key to the HTTP referrers by selecting the "HTTP referrers (web sites)" option.
Add your Webflow domain: To restrict the API key to your Webflow website, you need to add your domain(s) to the "Website restrictions" field. The domain format should be in the following pattern, without "https://" or slashes: "your-domain.com" or "your-webflow-site.webflow.io". You can add multiple domains by separating them with a comma.
Save your API key and update Webflow: Finally, click the "Save" button to create the restricted API key. Copy the generated API key and go back to your Webflow project. In the Webflow Designer, select the Google Map component and paste the API key into the "API Key" field in the settings panel.
Publish and test: Once you have updated your Webflow project with the API key, publish your site and test the map component. The warning message should no longer appear, and the Google Maps API will work seamlessly on your Webflow website.

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