How to use Google API keys for Super Store Finder?

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Google Maps API key is required for maps application using Google Maps Platform (since 22 June 2016, new applications/websites accessing Google Maps API will require a key – More Info)

Make sure you read the article on How to Create Google API Key and How to Create Google Geocoding first.

WordPress Version

* For WP version, since patch 3.5, you can set Google API Key and Google Geocoding key via Admin > Super Store Finder > Settings Page

Google Maps and GeoCoding API keys are required in Super Store Finder

Standalone Version

* For standalone version, since patch 2.9.1 , you can set Google API key and Google Geocoding key  via Admin > Settings Page

Google Maps and GeoCoding API keys are required in Super Store Finder

For older / legacy versions:

You can put your key by editing js/mega-superstorefinder.js (for mega locator/wordpress version) or themes/meta.php and themes/meta_mobile.php (for standalone) and add your key as below:

Mega Locator and Super Store Finder for WordPress (js/mega-superstorefinder.js):

https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=API_KEY&sensor=false&libraries=places&v=3.15&region=US&callback=initStoreLocator

Standalone (4 files including themes/meta.php  , themes/meta_mobile.php, themes/meta_others.php and admin/header.php):

https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=API_KEY&sensor=false&libraries=geometry,places

 

Important Notice: Average wait time after creating a new Google API key is 5 minutes. If you’re facing issues with your Google API key, you can inquire with Google directly via this link https://developers.google.com/maps/contact-sales/
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