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AI-generated Key Takeaways
Google Maps Platform products require API keys for authentication and billing purposes, linking your project to a unique alphanumeric string.
Creating an API key involves navigating to the Google Maps Platform Credentials page and generating a new key, which is then displayed and listed under API keys.
Restricting API keys is crucial for security and involves specifying application and API restrictions to limit usage to authorized applications and APIs.
API keys should be included in every Street View Static API request by replacing YOUR_API_KEY in the provided URL with your actual API key, ensuring HTTPS usage.
European Economic Area (EEA) developers
This document describes the prerequisites for using the Street View Static API, how to enable it,
and then how to make an authenticated request.
checklist
Ensure that you meet the prerequisites.
settings
Enable the API in your Google Cloud project.
verified_user
Configure an API key to make an authenticated API request.
[null,null,["Last updated 2025-10-10 UTC."],[],["API keys secure Google Maps Platform products by authenticating requests. To create an API key, go to the Google Maps Platform Credentials page and select \"Create credentials \u003e API key,\" or use the `gcloud services api-keys create` command. Restrict API keys via the Credentials page by setting application and API restrictions, or use `gcloud services api-keys update`. Include the API key in every Street View Static API request; HTTPS is required. Restricting keys and signing requests enhances application security.\n"]]
