Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Google Cloud CLI

Google Cloud Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a powerful tool that allows users to manage their Google Cloud Platform (GCP) resources directly from the command line. It provides functionality for managing services, deploying applications, and accessing various GCP features. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Google Cloud CLI:

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• An active Google Cloud Platform account.
• Access to a terminal or command prompt.
• Basic familiarity with using the command line.

Step 1: Install Python

Google Cloud CLI requires Python to be installed on your system. You can download and install Python from the official website: Python Downloads. Follow the installation instructions specific to your operating system.

Step 2: Install Google Cloud SDK

Google Cloud SDK is a set of tools for managing Google Cloud resources and applications. It includes the Google Cloud CLI. Follow these steps to install Google Cloud SDK:

For Linux/Unix

Replace GOOGLE_CLOUD_CLI_VERSION with the version you wish to install. At the time of writing the latest available Google Cloud CLI was 467

export GOOGLE_CLOUD_CLI_VERSION=467
$ curl -O https://dl.google.com/dl/cloudsdk/channels/rapid/downloads/google-cloud-sdk-$GOOGLE_CLOUD_CLI_VERSION.0.0-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
$ tar zxvf google-cloud-sdk-$GOOGLE_CLOUD_CLI_VERSION.0.0-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
$ ./google-cloud-sdk/install.sh

For macOS

$ curl -O https://dl.google.com/dl/cloudsdk/channels/rapid/downloads/google-cloud-sdk-$GOOGLE_CLOUD_CLI_VERSION..0.0-darwin-x86_64.tar.gz
$ tar zxvf google-cloud-sdk-$GOOGLE_CLOUD_CLI_VERSION..0.0-darwin-x86_64.tar.gz
$ ./google-cloud-sdk/install.sh

For Windows

1. Download the installer from Google Cloud SDK Installer for Windows.
2. Run the installer and follow the installation wizard.

Step 3: Initialize Google Cloud SDK

After installing Google Cloud SDK, you need to initialize it by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

$ gcloud init

This command will prompt you to log in to your Google Cloud account and select a project. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initialization process.

Step 4: Verify Installation

Once the initialization is complete, you can verify that Google Cloud CLI is installed correctly by running the following command:

$ gcloud --version

This command should display the version of Google Cloud SDK and other components installed.

Step 5: Additional Configuration (Optional)

You can further configure Google Cloud SDK based on your requirements. For example, you can set default properties such as project ID, region, and zone using the following commands:

$ gcloud config set project PROJECT_ID
$ gcloud config set compute/region REGION
$ gcloud config set compute/zone ZONE

Replace PROJECT_ID, REGION, and ZONE with your desired values.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Google Cloud CLI on your system. You can now use it to manage your Google Cloud Platform resources and perform various operations directly from the command line. Explore the documentation to learn more about the capabilities of Google Cloud CLI and start leveraging its power for your projects.