# Geolocation

You can locate contacts or places and generate routes on a map in Odoo.

```{image} geolocation/contacts.png
:alt: Map displaying a contact's location.
```

To use the feature, open the {guilabel}`Settings` app, and, under the {guilabel}`Integrations`,
section, activate {guilabel}`Geo Localization`. Then, choose between using the OpenStreetMap or
Google Places API.

**OpenStreetMap**

OpenStreetMap is a free, open geographic database updated and maintained by volunteers. To use it,
select {guilabel}`Open Street Map`.

> :::{important}
> OpenStreetMap might not always be accurate. You can [join the OpenStreetMap community](https://www.openstreetmap.org/fixthemap) to fix any issues encountered.
> :::

**Google Places API map**

The Google Places API map provides detailed info on places, businesses, and points of interest. It
supports location-based features like search, navigation, and recommendations.

:::{important}
Using the Google Places API could require [payment to Google](https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/).
:::

To use it, select {guilabel}`Google Place Map` and enter your {ref}`API Key
<address_autocomplete/generate_api_key>`.

```{image} geolocation/google-places-api-key.png
:alt: Google Places API key
```

:::{seealso}
{doc}`/applications/websites/website/configuration/address_autocomplete`
:::