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Google Cloud credentials

Seqera authenticates to Google Cloud using a service account JSON key file. The same procedure applies to both Google Cloud Batch and Google Cloud compute environments.

Generate a service account JSON key​

After creating a custom service account with the required IAM roles, generate a JSON key:

  1. In the Google Cloud navigation menu, select IAM & Admin > Service Accounts.

  2. Select the email address of the service account.

    note

    The Compute Engine default service account is not recommended for production due to its powerful permissions. To use a service account other than the Compute Engine default, specify the service account email address under Advanced options on the Seqera compute environment creation form.

  3. Select Keys > Add key > Create new key.

  4. Select JSON as the key type.

  5. Select Create.

A JSON file downloads to your computer. This file contains the credential needed for the Seqera compute environment.

You can manage your key from the Service Accounts page.

Add credentials in Seqera​

  1. From the Credentials drop-down on the compute environment creation form, select + to add new credentials.
  2. Enter a name (e.g., Google Cloud Credentials).
  3. Paste the contents of the JSON file in the Service account key field.

Next steps​

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