> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://swiftchats-documentation.axis96.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Google Maps

<Info>
  Google Maps API is used to display location info in chat messages.
</Info>

### How to get Google Maps API Key

#### Step 1: Enable Billing

To start the procedure, go to Google Maps Platform, press “Get Started”.

<Warning>
  This step is necessary before you can begin using your Google Maps API key. It's important to note that creating a billing account does not immediately incur charges from Google.
</Warning>

#### Step 2: Create an API Key

1. Create a new project or choose an existing one.

<img height="200" src="https://elfsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/create-a-new-project.png" />

2. All your API keys will be stored on a single page. To reach it, you need to go to `APIs and Services`, and afterwards to `Credentials`.

<img height="200" src="https://elfsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/how-to-get-google-maps-api-key-step3.png" />

3. Go to `Create Credentials`, and then – `API key`. Your API key will be created, and as soon as this, you’ll see it in a popup window.

<img height="200" src="https://elfsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/how-to-get-google-maps-api-key-step5.png" />