---
title: "Enabling the REST API access"
date: 2026-04-23
author: "GravityKit"
link: "https://www.gravitykit.com/docs/gravityview-pro/maps-premium-view/enabling-the-rest-api-access/"
---

If you are unable to see the Map widget on a View or your View is asking you to enable the REST access, then there are two places where you can allow that access:

## In the GravityKit Settings page

![Toggle switch in GravityKit settings to enable REST API access](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/file-d8O9M9TFbF.png)

## Inside the View Editor

![Settings panel with "Allow REST Access" option checked under Permissions](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/file-Pf2qXVKiTd.png)