# Google Map using API is Blank

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-map-using-api-is-blank/92134>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** perspective\
**Created:** [June 20, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-map-using-api-is-blank/92134 "2024-06-20T01:12:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Eric\_Bauer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ebca7d/32.png) [@Eric\_Bauer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eric_Bauer)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-map-using-api-is-blank/92134/1 "2024-06-20T01:12:00Z")

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Hello,

I'm attempting to use the Google Map component by following the tutorial on Inductive University. I have obtained an API key, and for now I have left it unrestricted(I will restrict if as soon as I get this to work). I entered the api key in the session settings as instructed. I should be seeing a map centered on the default coordinates, but all I get is a blank map.

Can anyone offer any suggestions on how to fix this?

Thanks In Advance.

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**Author:** ![Eric\_Bauer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ebca7d/32.png) [@Eric\_Bauer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eric_Bauer)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-map-using-api-is-blank/92134/2 "2024-06-20T22:52:17Z")

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\*\*\*\*\*\* Update \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*

After posting this message, I saved the project without making any further changes. I came back to it about 24 hours later and the map was now working as I expected. What I did not mention in the OP was that I had just registered my API key with Google less that 1 hour before posting. I can't say this for sure, but I suspect that there is a waiting period after obtaining a Google API key before it can be used.

Hope that helps someone else someday.............