Enabling the Google Address Autocomplete

CartFlows offers Google Address Autocomplete for billing and shipping fields. It streamlines the checkout experience by letting shoppers quickly search for and select their address, which then fills in the relevant fields automatically.

This feature leverages Google’s Places API to provide accurate address suggestions based on user input. It reduces manual typing and improves checkout speed, especially on mobile devices.

Tip: Google decides which address details each suggestion includes, so a few suggestions may need a field filled in by hand. Here is a live demonstration from Google.

What Is Google Address Autocomplete?

Google Address Autocomplete is a service provided by Google’s Places API. It predicts and suggests address entries as users begin typing, using real-time location data.

In CartFlows, we’ve integrated this API to auto-fill billing and shipping fields with just a single selection—making your checkout process faster and more convenient.

How to Enable Google Address Autocomplete

Step 1: Get Your Google API Key

First, set up your Google account and generate an API key. Follow this guide for step-by-step instructions. When you set up the key, enable Places API (New) and Maps JavaScript API for it in Google Cloud Console. Keys already set up with the older Places API keep working.

Step 2: Add the API Key to CartFlows

1. Navigate to CartFlows → Settings → Integrations.
2. Click Google Auto Address to open its settings.
3. Paste your API key into Enter Google Map API key and click Save Settings.

Step 3: Enable on Specific Checkout Pages

1. Edit the Checkout step where you want this feature enabled.
2. Click the Settings icon (gear icon).
3. Open the Checkout Form tab.
4. Click on the Form Settings section and toggle on the Enable Google Address Autocomplete option.

Once enabled, your customers will benefit from a faster, smarter checkout form.