android - how to get a Google Maps API v2 release key

Question

My app, that uses the google mapview, is ready to be released. My testing was done using the google maps key that I obtained back when I started the project. I am told that this key will not work for my release version and that I need another key for my release version.

All of the posts in this forum and every other place I can find discuss getting a version 1 key. For instance there is documentation on how to get a MD5 fingerprint (whatever that is) for the version 1 key.

How can I get the key I need for version 2?

Edit: To make this question a little clearer, I already have my 64bit app key, a keystore file, an alais and a password. It looks like I need a SHA-1 fingerprint that can somehow be obtained using the keytool program. I didn't need the keytool program to get what I have as I used the Eclipse Export Wizard. Thanks, Gary

Answer 1

Google documents the entire process here.

Specifically, if you need help finding out how to use keytool, expand the section titled "Displaying the release certificate fingerprint."