[[["Easy to understand","easyToUnderstand","thumb-up"],["Solved my problem","solvedMyProblem","thumb-up"],["Other","otherUp","thumb-up"]],[["Missing the information I need","missingTheInformationINeed","thumb-down"],["Too complicated / too many steps","tooComplicatedTooManySteps","thumb-down"],["Out of date","outOfDate","thumb-down"],["Samples / code issue","samplesCodeIssue","thumb-down"],["Other","otherDown","thumb-down"]],["Last updated 2025-07-23 UTC."],[[["Google Maps Platform secures its products by requiring API keys for authentication and billing purposes."],["API keys can be created and managed through the Google Cloud Console or the Cloud SDK."],["It's crucial to restrict API keys to specific applications and IP addresses for enhanced security."],["You need to include your API key in every Routes API request, preferably using HTTPS."]]],["API keys are crucial for securing Google Maps Platform products, authenticating requests, and associating usage with your billing account. To create an API key, navigate to the Credentials page in the Google Maps Platform console and select \"Create credentials\". For security, restrict keys by setting application and API restrictions, such as allowing requests from specific IP addresses and selecting only necessary APIs like Routes API. Include this key in each Routes API request. Using the Cloud SDK, keys can be created, updated and restricted.\n"]]
