# Why is the Google Map not showing in the Store locator section?

If the map is not appearing in the Store locator section, the issue is usually related to the Google Maps API setup rather than the theme itself. In most cases, the map works correctly once the API key, store address, and Google Cloud settings are configured properly.

One common error is:

**Google Maps JavaScript API error: ApiNotActivatedMapError**

This means the **Maps JavaScript API** has not been enabled in your Google Cloud project. To fix this, log in to your Google Cloud Console and make sure the Maps JavaScript API is activated for the project connected to your API key.

**For more details about this error, refer to** [**Google’s error message documentation**](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/error-messages?utm_source=devtools\&utm_campaign=stable#api-not-activated-map-error)**.**

We also recommend checking your browser’s **Console** for additional Google Maps errors:

* **RefererNotAllowedMapError**\
  Your API key’s referrer restrictions may be too limited. Make sure your store domain is allowed, such as:\
  `https://YOUR-STORE.myshopify.com/*`
* **InvalidKeyMapError**\
  The Google Maps API key may be incorrect.
* **Geocode error: ZERO\_RESULTS**\
  The address entered in the Store locator section may not be recognized by Google Maps.

To inspect these errors, open your storefront page, then open your browser’s developer tools and check the **Console** tab.

If your API key is valid, the required Google Maps APIs are enabled, and your address is recognized correctly, the map should display as expected.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://moodboard-creations.gitbook.io/agnes/frequently-asked-questions/why-is-the-google-map-not-showing-in-the-store-locator-section.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.