# Google Maps API
With DingDoong, you can embed a Google map under the date picker so your customers can find the pickup location faster.
All you need is to give the app a Google Maps API key so it can fetch the map upon request.
## How to get the API key:
**Step 1: Choose or create a new project**
1. Go to the [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/home/dashboard)
2. Click the project drop-down and select or create the project for which you want to add an API key
**Step 2: Create an API key**
1. Click the menu button and select Google Maps Platform > Credentials
2. On the Credentials page, click + Create Credentials > API key
**Step 3: Enable Places API**
1. Click the menu button and select APIs
2. On the APIs page, choose Distance Matrix API and enable it
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You can use the same API key and enable **Distance Matrix API** if you also use Delivery conditions feature and want to specify permitted areas for delivery by radius or driving distance.
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