Obtain your API Key

Important

To use the Maps API you must have an API key. The API key is a unique identifier that is used to authenticate requests associated with your project for usage and billing purposes.

Obtain your API Key

You must have at least one API key associated with your project.

To get an API key:

1. Visit the Geodir Account Panel (opens new window). If yo don't have an account, please Register (opens new window).
2. The new API key is listed on the page under API keys. (Remember to restrict the API key before using it in production.)

Add the API key to your request

You must include an API key with every Maps API request. In the following example, replace YOUR_KEY with your API Key.

https://apis.geodir.co/maptype/geodir-lightv1?key=YOUR_KEY

Troubleshooting authentication issues

If your request is malformed or supplies an invalid signature, the Maps API returns an HTTP 403 (Forbidden) error.

To troubleshoot individual URLs, you can use the URL Signing Debugger (opens new window). It allows you to quickly validate a URL and signature generated by your application.