NOTE: Google Cloud Platform connections are only available on Premium accounts.


To add a Google Cloud Platform Connection, go to the Connections page which is accessible via Menu -> Connected Data -> Connections. You must be an Administrator-level user to see this option. 



  • Click the ADD CONNECTION button on the top right of the page to add a new connection. This will bring up a list of connections from which you can choose.


  • Click on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Add your Account Key File to be uploaded by clicking on the Select New button and navigating to the file location.
  • Add the Service Account Email and Password to be used to authenticate the Service Account Key File.
  • Click the SAVE button on the top right of the page to store your configuration.


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NOTE: You need to create a Google Service Account in GCP before adding the Google Cloud Platform Connection.

Creating a service account:

  • In the top-left corner of the GCP console, click Menu Menu.
  • Click IAM & Admin and then Service accounts.
  • Click Create Service Account and in the Service account name field, enter a name for the service account. 
  • (Optional) Enter a description of the service account.
  • Click Create.
  • Assign the desired roles to the new account.
  • Click Continue and then Create Key.
  • Ensure the key type is set to P12 and click Create.

    You'll see a message that the service account P12 file has been downloaded to your computer.
    Take note of the File Password that's linked to the generated P12 file.
  • Click Close and then Done.
  • Click Save.


 


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