[null,null,["Last updated 2025-12-16 UTC."],[],["API keys are crucial for securing Google Maps Platform products, linking usage and billing to your project. To create one, go to the Google Maps Platform Credentials page and select \"Create credentials\" then \"API key,\" or use the Cloud SDK `gcloud services api-keys create` command. Restricting keys limits API usage, enhancing security and preventing unauthorized charges. This involves setting application and API restrictions through the Console, or updating restrictions via `gcloud services api-keys update`. Each request to the Pollen API must include the API key.\n"]]
