
To set up a Bing Maps API key, you'll need to create a Bing Maps account, which is free to sign up for.
You can sign up for a Bing Maps account on the Microsoft Azure portal.
To create a new account, click on the "Create a resource" button and search for "Bing Maps" in the marketplace.
Once you've created your account, you can navigate to the "Bing Maps" page and click on the "Get started" button to begin the API key setup process.
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Setting Up Maps Key
To set up a Bing Maps key, you can follow these steps: Go to the Bing Maps Dev Center at https://www.bingmapsportal.com/, and select My keys under My Account.
You'll need to provide information to create a key, which includes clicking the Create button. The new key will display in the list of available keys.
To use the key, you'll need to authenticate your Bing Maps application as described in the documentation for the Bing Maps API you're using. This is crucial for legal use of the key.
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You can obtain a Bing Maps key by creating a new key at the Bing Maps Dev Center.
Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up a Bing Maps key:
- Go to the Bing Maps Dev Center at https://www.bingmapsportal.com/.
- Select My keys under My Account.
- Select the option to create a new key.
- Provide the information to create a key and click the Create button.
- The new key will display in the list of available keys.
If you're using a .ashx file, you may have a doubt about whether you need a Bing API key. According to the documentation, you can include the .ashx file, but you'll need to clarify whether you need a key for your application.
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Setup Documentation
To get started with setting up your Bing Maps API key, you'll need to follow some simple steps. Click on the 'Bing Maps API for Enterprise' link to begin the process.
The first step is to click 'Bing Maps API for Enterprise', which will take you to the next page. This is a crucial step, so make sure you don't skip it.
Overview
To get a Bing Maps API key, you'll need to have a Microsoft account, which is free to create. You can purchase a Bing Maps key from your Microsoft large account reseller (LAR) if your organization requires high transaction volumes.
There's also a free option for customers with low transaction volumes (less than 10,000/mth). To get a free key, you'll need to go to the Azure Marketplace.
If you're eligible for a free key, you can follow the instructions to obtain one. First, you'll need to go to the Azure Marketplace and sign in with your Microsoft account.
Here are the next steps to follow:
- 1. Click on the "Bing Maps API" offering in the Azure Marketplace
- 2. Click on the "Get it free" button
- 3. Fill out the application form
- 4. Wait for your free key to be approved
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Bing Maps API cost?
The Bing Maps API costs from half a cent to one and a half cents per API call, depending on your monthly transaction volume. You get up to 10,000 free API calls per month for public or internal websites.
Can I use Bing Maps for free?
Unfortunately, Bing Maps for Enterprise Basic (Free) accounts will be retired on June 30, 2025, so free use is not an option after that date. If you're currently using a free account, you'll need to upgrade or explore alternative mapping solutions to avoid service disruptions.
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