Google Maps v3 API key won't work for local testing

Question

I have an API key. It\'s a \"Key for browser apps (with referers). It works fine, but I\'m not authorized when I try to use it on my local development server. I use MAMP and

Answer 1

As suggested in the official documentation:

Tip: During development and testing, you can register a project for testing purposes in the Google API Console and use a generic, unrestricted API key. When you are ready to move your app or website into production, register a separate project for production, create a browser-restricted API key, and add the key to your application.

You should register a different project and use its unrestricted API for developmental testing.