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How to Enable Service Account Key Creation in Google?

Published in Google Cloud Platform 2 mins read

You can enable service account key creation in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the IAM Page

  • Go to the IAM page in your GCP project.
  • Click on Service accounts.

2. Select the Service Account

  • Choose the service account you want to manage.
  • Click on the Keys tab.

3. Create a New Key

  • Click on the Add key button.
  • Select Create new key from the dropdown menu.
  • Choose the key type: JSON.
  • Click Create.

4. Download the Key File

  • Download the JSON key file, which contains the private key for your service account.
  • Store the file securely, as it provides access to your project's resources.

5. Enable Key Creation for Future Use

  • You can enable the creation of new keys for your service account by clicking on the Enable key creation checkbox.
  • This option allows you to generate new keys for your service account in the future without having to repeat the previous steps.

6. Using Your Service Account Key

  • You can use the downloaded key file to authenticate your service account when making API calls to GCP services.
  • You can use tools like the Google Cloud SDK or libraries for your preferred programming language to manage and authenticate with your service account.

Important Note: It's crucial to keep your service account key file secure. Avoid sharing it publicly or storing it in insecure locations.

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