How to add Google Maps in Mapbox and MapLibre

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Introduction

In this article, I will explain how to integrate Google Maps into Mapbox and Maplibre using the Google Maps API service. Mapbox and Maplibre are libraries that help developers create maps, display geospatial data, and add location services.

The main distinction between these libraries is that MapLibre is open-source and was developed as a community-driven fork from version one of Mapbox GL JS.

Prerequisite

Before integrating the Google Maps into Mapbox and MapLibre, we must set up a Google Cloud Project and generate an API key to interact with the Tiles API.

First, Go to Google Cloud Console and select or create a project.

Select or create a project.

Once you have enabled your project, open the API Library and look for the Maps Tiles API.

Map Tiles API in the API Librairy.

Open the Credentials page, click the Create Credentials button and select API Key.