Google Cloud Services

Connection Requirements

1

Service Account Email

Email address of the Service Account that the integration will use.

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How to get it (Console UI):

  • Open IAM & Admin > Service Accounts.

  • If needed, select the correct Project in the top bar.

  • Use an existing service account or click Create Service Account.

  • After creation, copy the Email shown in the list (e.g., [email protected]).

2

Service Account Key File

The JSON key for the service account (downloaded once).

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How to create & download (Console UI):

  • Go to IAM & Admin > Service Accounts and click the service account name.

  • Open the Keys tab.

  • Click Add key > Create new key > choose JSON > Create.

  • A .json file downloads. Store it securely; this is your key file.

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3

Zone ID

The specific Compute Engine zone to target (e.g., us-central1-a).

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How to find a zone (Console UI):

  • Open Compute Engine > VM instances.

  • Check the Zone column for any VM (examples: us-central1-a, europe-west1-b).

  • Or go to Compute Engine > Settings and see your Default region and zone.

4

Project ID

The unique Project ID (not project name). Example: my-prod-123456.

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Project picker:

  • In the top bar, click the Project picker and locate your project.

  • Or open Home > Dashboard and copy the Project ID under Project info.

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