Visit the GCP Website:
Open your web browser and go to Google Cloud Console.
Create or Use a Google Account:
Click "Get started for free" (or "Sign Up" if prompted).
Log in with your existing Google account, or create one if you don’t have one already.
Follow the On-Screen Instructions:
Just follow the steps on your screen. This will create your GCP account without the need to set up billing.
Access the Console:
Once your account is ready, go to Google Cloud Console.
Sign In:
Click "Sign In" in the top-right corner and enter your Google account credentials.
Welcome to Your Dashboard:
After signing in, you'll see a control panel (dashboard) that gives you an overview of your account and projects
Navigation Made Easy:
On the left side of the screen, you’ll see a menu with different options and services.
The "Home" section gives you a summary of your projects and resources.
Search Bar:
If you're looking for something specific, use the search bar at the top of the console to find it quickly.
Protect your account with these steps:
What Are Permissions?
Permissions decide who can view or manage your projects. Think of it as sharing access to your files.
How to Set Them Up:
In the left-hand menu, click on "IAM & Admin" and then "IAM".
Here, you can see a list of users who have access.
To add someone new:
Click "Add" at the top of the page.
Enter their email address.
Assign them a role (start with basic roles like "Project Creator" for read-only access).
Click "Save" to confirm.
When creating a GCP account, verifying Super Admin access is a crucial step to ensure proper management and security of your Google Cloud resources.
Here's how to verify Super Admin access after creating your GCP account:
Sign in to the Google Cloud Console (https://console.cloud.google.com) using the account you designated as the Super Admin.
Navigate to the IAM & Admin section by clicking on the menu icon in the top-left corner and selecting "IAM & Admin".
In the IAM & Admin dashboard, look for your account email address. It should have the "Owner" role assigned to it, which is equivalent to Super Admin privileges in GCP.
To further verify your Super Admin status, try performing an administrative task, such as creating a new project or inviting a new user to the organization.
Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your Super Admin account to enhance security. This is a critical step, as Google is enforcing two-step verification for all Super Admin accounts.
Check the Admin console for additional verification:
Go to admin.google.com
Sign in with your Super Admin credentials
Navigate to Users > Admin roles and privileges
Confirm that your account has the Super Admin role assigned
Consider setting up alerts for Super Admin activities(Optional):
Use Google Cloud Observability to create alerts for critical actions like SetIamPolicy() API calls
This will notify you when any modifications to IAM policies occur, helping you monitor Super Admin activities
If you encounter any issues:
Use the "Help" menu in the top right of the Console
Visit the GCP documentation at https://cloud.google.com/docs
Explore community forums or contact GCP support for assistance
