Google Maps Geocoding API - Request Denied using API Key

Question

I'm trying to use the Google API geocode service as follows:

https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json?&address=melbourne&key=xxx&sensor=false

The response I get is always:

{
   "results" : [],
   "status" : "REQUEST_DENIED"
}

I have both Google maps API v3 and Places API services enabled. I have even set up billing. I have tried deleting and recreating numerous keys - all with the same effect. I have tried the service from different networks, also with the same result.

In the reports section of the Google API dashboard I can see the number of request accumulating but the response is always Request_Denied.

Can anyone help?

Answer 1

The REQUEST_DENIED status is returned by the Places API when:

• You have not activated the Places API Service in the services tab of the APIs console.
• The key parameter is missing from your request.
• The key parameter does not match the your API key in the API Access tab of the APIs console.
• Your API key has not been correctly set up in the API Access tab of the APIs Console:
• If you are using a Browser key, check that your allowed Referer(s) are correct.
• If you are using a Server key, check that your allowed IP(s) are correct.
• Android and iOS keys are not supported, please use a Browser or Server key.
• The request was not sent as an HTTPS request, HTTPS is required for all Web Service requests.
• The incorrect HTTP method was used to send the request:
• All requests must be sent as a GET request except for Place Actions.
• All Place Actions must be sent as a POST request.

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