This article explains why short Google Maps links (like **https://maps.app.goo.gl/...**) are rejected in the Cloud Stack builder and what format you need to use instead so your map embeds correctly.

## **🔍 Common Causes**

The Cloud Stack Google Maps field does not accept shortened or redirected URLs. The two formats that cause this error are:

- **Short share links** — e.g. **https://maps.app.goo.gl/k5vf28ep5cenzbwt7**
- **Standard browser URLs** — e.g. **https://www.google.com/maps/place/...**

The field requires a raw **iframe embed code** generated directly from Google Maps, not a link copied from your browser or the share button.

## **🛠️ Step-by-Step**

1. Go to **Google Maps** (maps.google.com) and search for the business or location you want to embed.
2. Click the business listing or pin to open its detail panel on the left side of the screen.
3. Click the **Share** button (the icon that looks like an arrow pointing outward).
4. In the Share dialog, select the **Embed a map** tab — do *not* use the "Copy link" tab.
5. Choose your preferred map size from the dropdown (any size is acceptable).
6. Click **Copy HTML**. This copies the full `<iframe>` embed code to your clipboard. It will look similar to: **`<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=..." width="600" height="450" ...>``</iframe>`**
7. Paste the full iframe embed code into the Google Maps field inside your Cloud Stack property builder.

## **✅ How to Confirm It Worked**

After pasting the iframe embed code, the Cloud Stack builder should accept the input without showing a validation error. To verify the map is rendering correctly:

- Save or publish the Cloud Stack property.
- Open the live Cloud Stack URL in your browser.
- Scroll to the map section — you should see an interactive Google Map displaying the correct location, not a broken image or blank space.
- If the map is visible and the location pin is accurate, the embed has been applied successfully.

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.