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Connect Google Places and Google Maps

Chapter 6.6 Verified · Installation & Setup Connects address autocomplete, validation, Street View, and the public service-area map. Navigate: MBOS → API Services → Map Data Figure 6.6 · Screenshot captured from the verified demonstration installation. Sample business information is illustrative. What does this control? Connects address autocomplete, validation, Street View, and the public service-area…

Chapter 6.6

Verified · Installation & Setup

Connects address autocomplete, validation, Street View, and the public service-area map.

Navigate: MBOS → API Services → Map Data

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Figure 6.6 · Screenshot captured from the verified demonstration installation. Sample business information is illustrative.

What does this control?

Connects address autocomplete, validation, Street View, and the public service-area map.

How do I configure it?

  1. Enter the approved key in Google Places API Key and save.
  2. Enter the approved browser key in Google Maps JavaScript API Key and save.
  3. Enable Places and set the country restriction.
  4. Review Street View controls.

Why is this useful?

Enables customers to enter valid addresses and see the configured service boundary.

Note: One Google Cloud project may supply both keys, but restrictions must match server-side and browser-side usage.

How do I verify it?

  • Confirm address suggestions appear.
  • Confirm the public map loads.
  • Submit an address through the service-area checker.

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