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.