Background:

It is recommended to obtain a Microsoft Bing Maps API key to improve site location accuracy, support distance-based student allocation, and enable location tracking in the Dashboard during emergencies.

Obtaining a Microsoft Bing Maps API Key

 

1. Go to https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/bingmaps/getting-started/bing-maps-dev-center-help/getting-a-bing-maps-key

2. Go to https://www.bingmapsportal.com/. 

3. Sign up and create an account (if needed) 

4. Go to My Account and click on “My keys”

5. Create a key 

1. Application Name – “Sonia” or something similar 

2. Application URL – not required 

3. Key Type – Basic 

4. Application type – Windows Application 

 

6. Once the key is created, copy the key and go to the Sonia Client à School Options à Integrations à Mapping services à paste the key in there. 

 

7. Go to File à choose Map Provider: Bing Maps