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This page describes the error messages that can be returned by the Maps JavaScript API. The Maps JavaScript API writes error and warning messages to the JavaScript console. Certain error conditions may also occur, which result in the display of a darkened watermarked map. Show
API Key and Billing ErrorsTroubleshootingUnder certain circumstances, a darkened map, or 'negative' Street View image, watermarked with the text "for development purposes only", may be displayed. This behavior typically indicates issues with either an API key or billing. In order to use Google Maps Platform products, billing must be enabled on your account, and all requests must include a valid API key. For help on finding error messages, see the section on checking errors in your browser. The following flow will help you troubleshoot the issue. Are you using an API key?I'm not sure. How can I check if I am using an API key?An API key is passed as the
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No, I am not using an API key.To get an API key, click the button below. If you do not see a guided setup, follow the full instructions at Get Started with Google Maps Platform. Yes, I am using an API key.Great! Let’s move on and check if a billing account is attached to your project. Is a billing account attached to your project?I'm not sure. How can I check if billing account is attached to my project?Go to the Billing page in the Google Cloud Console and select the project under which your API key was created. To confirm the key is associated with the project:
Once you have located your project in the Cloud Console, check if a billing account is attached by navigating to the Billing section in the left side menu. No, a billing account is not attached to my project.Go to the Enable Billing page in the Cloud Console and add a billing account to your project. For additional information, see Get Started with Google Maps Platform. Yes, a billing account is attached to my project.Great! Let’s make sure the provided billing method is valid. Is the provided billing method no longer valid (for example an expired credit card)?You can add, remove, or update a payment method in the Cloud Console. Is there an exceeded self-imposed daily limit on the API?If you have set a daily limit on any of your APIs, which is common to prevent unexpected increases, you can resolve this by increasing your daily limit. You can check your daily limits by going to the APIs & Services Dashboard in the Cloud Console. Once there:
Does your API key have an IP addresses restriction?API keys with an IP addresses restriction can only be used with web services that are intended for use from the server side (such as the Geocoding API and other Web Service APIs). Most of these web services have equivalent services within the Maps JavaScript API (for example, see the Geocoding Service). To use the Maps JavaScript API client side services, you will need to create a separate API key which can be secured with an HTTP referrers restriction (see Get, add, and restrict an API key). Maps JavaScript API Error Codes for Developers and Site OwnersThe following tables list the possible error codes returned by the Maps JavaScript API, with a description of the cause and how you can fix the problem. For help on finding the error messages, see the section on checking errors in your browser. Map Loading ErrorsIf you encounter an error while loading the Maps JavaScript API, please see the table below to find explanations for the error codes.
Maps JavaScript API Error CodesIf you find an error on Chrome JavaScript Console, Firefox Web Console or any other equivalent tools on your browsers, please see the table below to find explanations for the error codes. The Maps JavaScript API returns both errors and warnings. An error indicates a severe issue which occurred while loading the Maps JavaScript API. Your page cannot load the API correctly, and the API will not work on that page. A warning is a supplemental message about the loading of the Maps JavaScript API. The warning describes the possible reasons for an error, or suggests potential issues in your code that loads the Maps JavaScript API. If you receive only warnings without any errors, the API will work correctly on that page. However, we recommend that you fix these potential issues as well.
Checking Errors in Your Browser The Maps JavaScript API writes error messages to
In Chrome, you can use the JavaScript Console to check
If any errors or warnings occurred when loading the Maps JavaScript API, they appear as one or more lines in the console. An error or warning message has the following format: You can check the error codes table above to find the error code in the error message. You can also find the details about the error message in the API document linked from the message. Note: You can listen for authentication errors programmatically. Handling unsupported browsersEnsure that the version of the browser you are using is currently supported by the Maps JavaScript API.
If your code still isn't workingTo help you get your maps code up and running, Brendan Kenny and Mano Marks point out some common mistakes and how to fix them in this video.
Why does it say my API key is invalid?If you have registered your API key in EU domain(. eu) and configured API requests to US domain( .com), and vice versa, you will get "the API key is invalid" error. To resolve this issue, you need to send all your requests to the proper domain (US or EU).
What is a valid API key?The API key is a unique identifier that authenticates requests associated with your project for usage and billing purposes.
What is an API key example?An API key is a token that a client provides when making API calls. The key can be sent in the query string: GET /something? api_key=abcdef12345.
What is API key in Python?An API key is a unique identifier used to connect to, or perform, an API call. API stands for application programming interface. API's are used for software applications to send and receive data. API's can also connect one program to another, to share functionality.
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