Set up the Address Validation API

AI-generated Key Takeaways

• Google Maps Platform secures its products by requiring API keys for authentication and billing purposes.

• You can create and manage API keys through the Google Cloud Console or the Cloud SDK.

• It's crucial to restrict your API keys for enhanced security by limiting their usage to specific APIs and IP addresses.

• Include your API key in every Address Validation API request using HTTPS.

European Economic Area (EEA) developers

If your billing address is in the European Economic Area, effective on 8 July 2025, the Google Maps Platform EEA Terms of Service will apply to your use of the Services. Functionality varies by region. Learn more.

This document describes the prerequisites for using the Address Validation API, how to enable it, and then how to make an authenticated request.

1. Prerequisites Ensure that you meet the prerequisites.

2. Enable the API Enable the API in your Google Cloud project.

3. Make your first request Configure an API key or OAuth to make an authenticated API request.