How to Integrate the Google Map API on my Website?

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  1. #1
    Hello Everyone.

    I hope you all are doing well. Could you please tell me how can I integrate Google Maps API on my website https://nettotasca.it/
     
    Edwin Smith, Mar 6, 2025 IP
  2. Vivsmei

    Vivsmei Greenhorn

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    Here’s a general guide on how to do it:

    Step 1: Get a Google Maps API Key

    Go to the Google Cloud Console: Visit the Google Cloud Console.
    Create a new project: Click on the project dropdown and then click on “New Project.” Name your project and create it.
    Enable the Maps JavaScript API:
    In the project dashboard, click on “Library” in the left-hand menu.
    Search for “Maps JavaScript API” and click on it.
    Click on the “Enable” button.
    Create an API Key:
    Navigate to “API & Services” > “Credentials.”
    Click on “Create Credentials” and select “API Key.”
    Copy the generated API key.

    Step 2: Add the Google Maps JavaScript library to your webpage

    Add the following script tag in the <head> section of your HTML document. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key.


    <!DOCTYPE html>
    <html lang="en">
    <head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Your Website</title>
    <script src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY"></script>
    </head>
    <body>
    <!-- Your other content -->
    </body>
    </html>

    Step 3: Create a <div> for the map

    You need a <div> within the body element where the map will be displayed.


    <div id="map" style="height: 500px; width: 100%;"></div>
    Step 4: Initialize the Google Map
    Create a JavaScript function to initialize the map. This can be included in a <script> tag in your HTML. Example:


    <script>
    function initMap() {
    // Set the location coordinates (latitude and longitude)
    var location = {lat: YOUR_LATITUDE, lng: YOUR_LONGITUDE};

    // Create a map centered at that location
    var map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map'), {
    zoom: 8,
    center: location
    });

    // Optionally, add a marker at the location
    var marker = new google.maps.Marker({
    position: location,
    map: map
    });
    }
    </script>

    Step 5: Load the map on page load

    Add an onload event to the <body> tag to call the initMap() function when the page loads:


    <body onload="initMap()">
    Full Example
    Here’s how your HTML might look after putting it all together:


    <!DOCTYPE html>
    <html lang="en">
    <head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Your Website</title>
    <script src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY"></script>
    <script>
    function initMap() {
    var location = {lat: YOUR_LATITUDE, lng: YOUR_LONGITUDE};
    var map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map'), {
    zoom: 8,
    center: location
    });
    var marker = new google.maps.Marker({
    position: location,
    map: map
    });
    }
    </script>
    </head>
    <body onload="initMap()">
    <div id="map" style="height: 500px; width: 100%;"></div>
    </body>
    </html>

    Important Notes

    Replace YOUR_API_KEY: Make sure to insert your actual Google Maps API key.

    Latitude and Longitude: Replace YOUR_LATITUDE and YOUR_LONGITUDE with the coordinates of the location you want to display.

    Billing: Be aware that Google Maps API requires billing to be enabled on your Google Cloud account.

    CORS Issues: If you face CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) issues while testing your site, make sure that your API key is properly restricted (you can restrict it to your website's domain in the Google Cloud Console).

    Once the integration is complete, you should see a Google Map displayed on your webpage. You can customize the map and markers further based on your requirements using the Google Maps JavaScript API documentation.
     
    Vivsmei, Mar 20, 2025 IP
  3. affwebsite

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    hello everyon!
    firstly i think you need to make a ggogle cloud account..then you have to get API key and then add google map script to your website and you have to add map container and initialize map with java script and you are done......
     
    affwebsite, Mar 21, 2025 IP
  4. GreenHost.Cloud

    GreenHost.Cloud Active Member

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    Just grab your API key, follow the documentation for embedding the map, and you’ll have it up in no time.
     
    GreenHost.Cloud, Mar 24, 2025 IP