Google Cloud Storage (GCS)

Configuring Google Cloud Storage as a Connection

In order to import and export from GCS, you must first create a connection:

1. Click the "+" button and select "Connection" or right-click in the browser and select "Create New" → "Connection". The "New Connection" tab appears in the menu bar.
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2. Select "Google Cloud Storage" as the connection type from the drop-down list and confirm with "Next". You will be guided to the 'Connection Details'.
   INFO: To take a step back, click on "Cancel".
    
3. Option 1: Select "IAM Authentication" as the authentication method.
   INFO: 'IAM Authentication' is the default authentication mode. No further information is necessary because it is set up in Google Cloud console. 
    
4. Option 2: Select "Service Account Key Authentication" as the authentication method.
   
   
5. Add your 'Google Service Account private key file' as a JSON file by clicking on "Upload". Your file browser opens.
   
   
6. Select the JSON file and confirm. The data path is shown next to the upload button.
     
7. Add your bucket in Google Cloud Storage which will be used for the connection. 
   INFO: Note that a Google Cloud Storage bucket name must not contain "_".
    
8. Select the connection usage "Import/Export" out of the drop-down list and click "Next". You will be guided to the 'Save' settings.
    
9. If required, add a description and click "Save". The dialog 'Save Connection' opens.
    
10. Select the place to save the connection under 'Data' → "Connections" and name the connection, then confirm with "Save". The connection is shown in the file browser.