Secure Your API Key to Store Locator

Alexa

Published: January 29, 2019 15:29

Last Updated: August 24, 2021 20:39

This article outlines how to generate an API key for you to use with Store Locator.

API keys are unique identifiers that allow you to connect to a specific service that an application program provides. Because these keys are unique to a specific user, it's important to always keep your API key safe and secured.

To secure your Google API key to Store Locator, please follow the steps below.

Setup

Log in to the Google Maps Platform Console.
Select Console.
Select APIs & Services, then select Credentials.
Under Application restrictions, select HTTP referrers (web sites).
Enter your store URL in the following formats:
```
https://yourstore.myshopify.com/apps/store-locator
http://yourstore.myshopify.com/apps/store-locator
https://yourdomain.com/apps/store-locator
http://yourdomain.com/apps/store-locator
```
Note: If you modified the app proxy URL in Shopify, please make sure it matches. For more information, please visit our article that explains Changing the store URL for Store Locator.
Select Save.
Note: These changes can take up to five minutes to take effect.