# Google Cloud Services

## Connection Requirements

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### 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., `my-sa@project-id.iam.gserviceaccount.com`).
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### 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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This JSON is the copy of the private key. Keep it safe. If lost, delete the old key and create a new one.
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### 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.
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### 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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Permissions required:

* `compute.instances.list`
* `vpcaccess.connectors.list`
* `cloudsql.instances.list`
* `cloudfunctions.functions.list`
* `networkconnectivity.spokes.list`
* `logging.buckets.list`
* `iam.serviceAccounts.list`
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