> [!CAUTION]
> **Reminder:** To use the Maps Static API, you must [enable billing](https://console.cloud.google.com/project/_/billing/enable?utm_source=Docs_BillingNudge) on each of your projects and include an [API key](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/maps-static/get-api-key.md.txt) or OAuth token with all API or SDK requests.

## SKU details and pricing for the Maps Static API

The following table shows the pay-as-you-go SKU details and pricing for the Maps Static API.

| Category | SKU Details | SKU Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| **Essentials** | [SKU: Static Maps](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/sku-details/maps.md.txt#static-maps-ess-sku) | [Global pricing list](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/pricing.md.txt#map-loads-pricing) [India pricing list](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/pricing-india.md.txt#map-loads-pricing) |

## Other usage limits

To review and manage your quotas and usage limits for the
Static Maps, see
[Quotas and quota alerts](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/manage-costs.md.txt#quotas).

To set quota limits, see
[Set quota limits](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/manage-costs.md.txt#set-caps).

### Authenticate requests

Quotas for requests to the Maps Static API are limited unless they
are signed. By using a digital signature, you can use a higher quota for your
requests. For more information, see [Use a Digital Signature](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/maps-static/digital-signature.md.txt).

### Image sizes

Static Maps images can be returned in any size up to
640 x 640 pixels. If you need images with sizes larger than
640 x 640 pixels (or 640 x 640 pixels with a
scale value of 2), follow the steps in
[Larger image sizes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/maps-static/start.md.txt#Largerimagesizes).

## Adjust quota


Quota limits define the maximum number of requests allowed for a specific API or service within a
given timeframe. When the number of requests in your project reaches the quota limit, your service
stops responding to requests.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> **Important:** To understand how a quota increase might affect your bill, see the [pricing calculator](https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/#pricing-calculator).

To modify a quota value for your API, follow these steps:

1. In the Cloud console, go to **Google Maps Platform \> Quotas**.
2. Select the API for which you want to modify the quota.
3. Identify the quota value that you want to change, and select it using the checkbox.
4. Click **Edit** , enter a new quota value, and click **Submit request**.

### View quota increase requests

> [!IMPORTANT]
> **Important:** You must have the appropriate [IAM permissions to view quota increase requests](https://cloud.google.com/docs/quotas/permissions#permissions_increase).

To view all quota increase requests, including past and pending requests, follow these steps:

1. In the Cloud console, go to **Google Maps Platform \> Quotas**.
2. Select the API for which you want to view the quota increase request.
3. Click **Increase Requests**.

> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** Monitor your quota usage regularly to avoid service interruptions. For more information, see [Quotas and quota alerts](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/manage-costs.md.txt#quotas).

## Terms of Use restrictions

For complete details on allowed usage, consult the
[License Restrictions section](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/#3.-license.)
in the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service.