Do I need to generate API key?
Otherwise, it’s not necessary, and you can use OpenStreetMap or other providers unless you want to utilize Google Maps, Google Autocomplete, and the radius search feature in our theme.
Step 1: Create New Project
Go to Google Developer console and create new projec: click “Select Project” then “New Project”
Select a name for your API key and click “Create”
Step 2: Generate API Key
Click “APIs & Services”
Then select “Credentials” tab, click on “Create Credentials”
You’ll see generated API key. Copy and save it. You will need it later.
Step 3: Configure API Key
You need to restrict key to domain by checking “Websites” under application restriction section.
Then click “Add” and type your domain in proper format. Please note the * at the beggining and the end of domain. It’s important to wrap domain between * characters to allow access to api key for all subdomains and subpages.
Example: *.workscout.in/*
Step 4: Enable APIs for your key
Go to “Library” tab
Find “Maps” section and click “View all”
In this step you will need to enable 3 APIs.
Click on API that is required for Listeo and then click “Enable”. Repeat this step for Places API, Maps JavaScript API and Geocoding API highlighted in screenshot above.
Step 5: Add API Key in WorkScout Core
Go to WorkScout Core → Map Settings and paste your API key in “Google Maps API Key” field.
Step 6: Unrestricted API key for WP Job Manager
Unrestricted API key is required for geocoding in job submission forms. Follow all steps in this tutorial but instead restricting key to your domain at step 3 make this key not restricted to domain.
Then add unrestricted key in Job Listings → Settings → Google Maps API Key
If you’re having issue with jobs not being displayed on map please read this article: Why I can’t see jobs on the map? →Â
Step 7: Unrestricted API key for search radius functionality
Radius search functionality requires key without domain restriction. Follow all steps in this tutorial but instead restricting key to your domain at step 3 make this key not restricted to domain. This key will be used only on backend and no one will see it.
Add unrestricted key in WorkScout Core → Map Settings → Google Maps API Key