How do I obtain an API Key to embed static Google Maps images in my website?
So I want to embed Google Maps images on my site for locations I have the lat and long for. Building the URL is easy enough, but I'm having a world op trouble locating my API Key.
I've enabled the Static Maps API in the console, but the documentation I can find (https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/embed/guide) specifies that I should proceed to the Services item in the left-hand menu. However, there is no such Services item in the left-hand menu in the Console. And the screen captures included with the documentation seem to refer to earlier versions of the Console (mine is more modern and responsive--unfortunately, I cannot include a screen capture).
How do I obtain an API Key to embed static Google Maps images in my website?
First of all, the document you have linked is a different API altogether.
Here's the link for Static Map API key documentation.
Now with regard to locating the API key, you're probably looking at an updated version of Developers Console. On Left go to APIs & auth instead.
Choose the API(s) you want for your application. Activate them.
Then go to Credentials on left. This is where you'll find the key.