Google Address Integration

Modified on Thu, 30 May at 1:52 PM

The Google Address integration allows you to use the Google Address Element, which allows for searching on addresses removing the need to manually add an address. For information on Google Map API Key pricing please refer to the Maps Platform Pricing Page.

Configuration Steps

To use the Google Maps integration you will need to provide a Google Maps API Key. Below are step by step instructions on how to create an Google Maps API Key and configure the integration within your account.

Step 1. Navigate to the Google Cloud Console Credentials menu (https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/credentials) from here click the Create Credentials button.

Step 2. This will create the Key in your list of API Keys, click on the key to begin editing it. First, give the key a name.

Step 3. We recommend adding some Key restrictions to ensure that your key can only be used in the forms and apps you designate. To add a restriction click the Website option and add the URL of your app. For more on restricting your API key check out the help provided by Google on how to restrict your API key to specific websites.

Note: If you are embedding your form on another website ensure you add the domain of your website to the available URLs.

Step 4. For the API restrictions you will want to restrict the Key to only the required APIs. These include, Maps JavaScript API, Maps Static API, and Places API. Now that your Key is configured, click Save and copy your API Key.

Step 5. Open the OneBlink LcS, and navigate to the integrations menu. From here select Edit Integration on the Google Maps Integration card.

Step 6. Enter the Label for your Key and past the API Key copied from Step 4.

Note: You are able to add multiple Keys if needed simply click the Add Key button to add another key.

Step 7. Now that the Integration is configured you will need to add the Key to your desired Apps. Navigate to the Apps menu and select the App you are using, in the Standard Settings turn on the Use custom Google Maps API Key switch and select your API Key.

Step 8. Now that your app is configured you can start using the Google Address element, simply open the form you want to use, click add element and select the Google Address element in the Integration Elements section.

Getting Help

If you need any assistance with your Google Maps Integration please reach out through the Report Issue menu or email [email protected].