A new google cloud account

Congratulations on creating a new Google Cloud account! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Step 1: Verify Your Account

  1. Go to the Google Cloud Console (https://console.cloud.google.com/) and sign in with your Google account.
  2. If you don't have a Google account, create one by following the sign-up process.
  3. Verify your account by following the instructions sent to your email address.

Step 2: Set Up Your Project

  1. Click on the "Select a project" dropdown menu and click on "New Project".
  2. Enter a project name, select an organization (if you have one), and click on "Create".
  3. You'll be taken to the project dashboard.

Step 3: Enable the APIs and Services

  1. In the sidebar, click on "APIs & Services" and then click on "Dashboard".
  2. Click on the "Enable APIs and Services" button.
  3. Search for the APIs and services you want to use (e.g., Google Cloud Storage, Google Cloud SQL, etc.).
  4. Click on the "Enable" button for each API or service you want to use.

Step 4: Set Up Your Billing

  1. In the sidebar, click on "Billing" and then click on "Create a new billing account".
  2. Enter your billing information and click on "Create".
  3. You'll be charged for the services you use, so make sure to monitor your usage and adjust your billing settings accordingly.

Step 5: Explore the Google Cloud Console

  1. Familiarize yourself with the Google Cloud Console interface.
  2. Explore the different sections, such as "Compute", "Storage", "Networking", etc.
  3. Check out the documentation and tutorials to learn more about each service.

Additional Tips

That's it! You're now ready to start using Google Cloud.