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You can create a Google API key from the Google Cloud Console in a few minutes.
1. Open Google Cloud Console #
Go to → Google Cloud Console
Login with your Google account.
2. Create a Project #
At the top:
- Click the project dropdown
- Click New Project
- Enter a name
Example:
Books Gallery API
Then click Create.
3. Enable Google Books API #
Open → Google API Library
Search for → Books API
Open it and click → Enable
4. Create Credentials #
Go to → Credentials Page
Click → Create Credentials
Choose → API Key
Google will generate a key like:
AIzaSyAxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
5. Restrict the API Key (IMPORTANT) #
Click the created key.
Application Restrictions
Choose one:
For Website
HTTP referrers
Add your domain:
https://your-domain.com/*
6. Restrict API Usage #
Under:
API restrictions
Choose:
Restrict key
Select:
Books API
This prevents other Google services from using your key.
