Setting up Google ReCAPTCHA and Maps API

What is Google ReCAPTCHA? #

Google ReCAPTCHA is a free service Google provides to protect websites from spam and other abuse by verifying that a user is not a bot. This is done by presenting challenges on the webpage that are easy for humans to complete, but difficult for automated programs.

How to Set Up Google ReCAPTCHA for your Site: #

1. 1. Go to Google ReCAPTCHA: www.google.com/reaptcha/admin/create
2. 2. Fill out the Label box: "Universal ReCAPTCHA"
3. 3. For the ReCAPTCHA Type, select "Challenge", and then select the "I am not a robot" checkbox.
4. 4. Add your domains. Put in your site's domain, you can always add more.

1. 5. Click Submit.
2. 6. Send the Site Key & Secret Key to your MediaOS Account Rep

What is Google Maps API: #

Google Maps API is a set of tools provided by Google that allows websites and other applications to integrate maps within the site. Developers can add interactive maps, location data, and numerous geographic features to all their projects.

How to Set Up Google Maps API for your Site: #

1. 1. Go to Google Cloud Console.
2. 2. Search "Maps API" and select "API"
3. 3. Click Continue
4. 4. If you have used Google Maps in the past, select your company if it is previously saved, it will NOT bill you.
   • Select "Activate" (pay only for what you use)- you will not be charged
5. 5. If you have NOT used Google Maps API, then you are going to want to build a product, so select "My Project" and specify your project's name.
6. 6. Select Restriction Type under "Protect Your API Key: Website"
7. 7. Referrer: *.site/* (Note: "site"= your website name)
8. 8. Click Restrict Key
9. 9. Go back and search "Maps API" and select "API's And Services" and select "Maps" up top

1. 10. Scroll down and select "Maps Javascript API" and enable it
2. 11. Scroll back up and unselect "Maps" and search (Control F) "Geocoding", then select "Geocoding API" and enable
3. 12. On the left hand side, scroll up and select " Keys and Credentials"
4. 13. Click the three dots on the right hand side next to the "Show Key" and click "Edit"
5. 14. Scroll down to "Website restrictions"
6. 15. Add site.mediaos.com/* and *.site.com/* (Note: "site"= your website name)
7. 16. Scroll down and hit "Save"
8. 17. Go back to the three dots on the right hand side next to the "Show Key" and click "Edit". You'll be redirected to a page where you can add in some restrictions and filters. Make sure to specift the site where the key is allowed to be used

1. 18. Copy the API key on the right hand side
2. 19. Send the Key to your MediaOS Account Rep