I have written an android library project that includes custom MapFragments, based on Google Maps for Android v2 API. In the Google APIs console, I have registered the library's package name with my debug/signed certificates.
I need to create various apps that use this library as common code base and I was wondering if there is a way to still use the MapFragments of the library, without having to add each app's package name in the Google APIs console. I need this because I want to automate app creation (with Jenkins) and I don't want any manual steps, like logging in to the APIs console and registering the package name.
So far, I haven't managed to find a way to do this. Wildcards don't work (e.g. having com.mycompany.* as package name in the console), and if I don't explicitly register each app's package name, the map doesn't load.
Is it possible to somehow make the MapFragments look up the library's single api key/package, instead of the app's?
It is still possible to enable Maps API without billing, but it has to be done through the Cloud SDK console.
When you create a Google Maps API key, it can be locked to only be used on specific domains that you authorize. These domain names are called "referrers", and your API key won't work on other domains. If you add or change one of your domains, you may need to update your referrer list for that API key.
API keys are required for apps and projects that use the Google Maps Platform APIs and SDKs.
You won't be charged until your usage exceeds $200 in a month. Note that the Maps Embed API, Maps SDK for Android, and Maps SDK for iOS currently have no usage limits and are at no charge (usage of the API or SDKs is not applied against your $200 monthly credit).
Here's how to accomplish what you're trying to do when creating a new API key:
Then you should see AndroidApps: Any app allowed, and be able to use that maps API key in all of your apps without any configuration on the APIs console.
Since you have probably already have entered the certificate fingerprints for each of your applications, just click Edit allowed Android apps, delete them all from the list, click update, and it should say any app is allowed to use that API key.
It can answer for 2 ways
Can I have a single Google Maps API key for all my apps?
Yes, you can by register API Key with multiple lines by using enter, like this:
but for this question Can I have a single Google Maps API key for all my apps without registering their package names?
No, you can't
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