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Posted by Daniel Lee
Daniel Lee
6,576 Points

Google Maps API Key not working

I added the img with the source to the google maps api and put my key in, but it comes up with an error saying:

The Google Maps API server rejected your request. This site or IP is not authorized to use this API key.

Src Code:

<img src="http://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?key=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX&size=400x300&sensor=false&markers=622+E+Washington+Street,+Suite+240+Orlando,+FL+32801" alt="622 E Washington Street, Suite 240, Orlando, FL 32801">

2 Answers

Daniel Lee
Daniel Lee
6,576 Points
Daniel Lee
Daniel Lee
6,576 Points

I think I figured it out. I hadn't enabled Static Maps API. After enabling it, the image loaded.

Andrew Showalter
Andrew Showalter
14,028 Points
Andrew Showalter
Andrew Showalter
14,028 Points

I have had this happen to me in the past also. It *may have something to do with your api key control and which referrers you allow to use your key. Not 100%, but that may be a possibility.