1. Access the Platform

    Log in to your IDXAddons platform account

    In the main menu, select the IDX Map to Google Maps App option.

  2. Configuring the Google Maps API Key Initial View of the App
    • When you enter the app, you will see an option to configure the Google Maps API Key.
    • If you haven’t entered it yet, click on the following link: API KEY to go to the settings page.
    Setting Up the API Key
    • On the API Keys page, find the field labeled Google Maps and enter the corresponding API Key.
    • Next to the API Key field, you will see a symbol with the letter "i". Click on it to open an instructional guide on how to generate the API Key.
    • The system will automatically verify if the API Key is valid. If it is not, a pop-up will appear with an error message. If it is valid, you can click the Save button to save the configuration.
  3. Setup Tab

    In the Setup tab, you will find a toggle button that allows you to enable or disable the Google Maps service. When you activate or deactivate the service, a message will appear indicating that the update was successful.

    Explore Styles for Your Map
    • Locate the "Explore Styles for Your Maps" button.
    • Click the button, and a pop-up window will open with several options to customize your map.
    • In the pop-up window, you will find a select dropdown with three options: Explore, Styles, and Favorites.
    • Choose the style you like best, and then click the Continue button to automatically apply the selected style to your map.

    When the information is saved, the selected option will appear in the main view.

  4. Map Pins Tab

    In the Map Pins tab, you will find several settings related to the markers on the map for listings.

    • Active Listings:You can use the Default marker or set a Custom Marker URL.
    • Sold Listings:You can use the Default marker or set a Custom Marker URL.
    • Featured Listings:You can use the Default marker or set a Custom Marker URL.