How to Authorize Access to your Google API Cloud Account

This guide will help you grant us access to manage your Google Maps API setup.

We'll need shared access to your Google Cloud Project to configure the necessary settings. For your security:

• We only receive access to the specific Project you authorize
• We cannot access your Google email account or other Google services
• You maintain full control and can revoke permissions at any time

Prerequisites

We recommend using a personal Google account rather than a Google Business account, as the setup process tends to be simpler. You'll need:

• A Google account (Gmail or other)
• Access to the Google Cloud Console

Setup Process

1. Access the Google Cloud Console

Sign in to your Google account and navigate to the Google Cloud Console:
https://console.cloud.google.com/

2. Project Setup

If you already have a project for your website, proceed to the next section.

To create a new project:

1. Use the search bar at the top of the page and search for "create a project"
   
2. In the New Project panel, enter a descriptive name (e.g., "IDX Website Project" or "Website Project")
3. Click "Create"

3. Select Your Project

Ensure that the correct Project is selected before proceeding.

1. Click the project selector button next to the Google Cloud logo in the header
   
2. Choose your project by clicking the project name in the pop up panel.

4. Configure Access Permissions

1. Navigate to "IAM & Admin" (or search for "iam & admin" in the top search bar):
   https://console.cloud.google.com/iam-admin/iam
2. In the "Permissions for your project" on the right, click "Grant Access".
   
3. In the Grant Access panel:
   • Enter our email address technical.editor@buyingbuddy.com in the 'New Principles' field
   • Click 'Role' and select 'Editor' under the 'Basic' category
     
4. Click "Save"

5. Share Your Project ID

1. Go to the Manage Resources page:
   https://console.cloud.google.com/cloud-resource-manager
2. Locate your project in the list and click the 3 dot icon on the right, and select "Settings"
   
3. On the Project Settings page you can now select the Project ID.
   
4. Include this Project ID in your help ticket,
   Once we receive your Project ID, we'll begin configuring your Google Maps API settings.