# Google Cloud Scope

> `UiPath.GoogleCloud.Activites.GCPScope`

`UiPath.GoogleCloud.Activites.GCPScope`

## Description

Connects to Google Cloud and provides a scope for other Google Cloud activities.

## Project compatibility

Windows - Legacy | Windows | Cross-platform

## Configuration

### Common

* **DisplayName** - The display name of the activity.

### Input

* **ServiceAccountCredentialsMode** - Indicates how to pass the service account credentials. If your robot runs outside a Google Cloud environment, it is mandatory to select **ServiceAccountKey** or **ServiceAccountKeyFromFile**. If your robot runs inside a Google Cloud environment, it is recommended to use **AutoDetect** so the service account credentials are automatically obtained. The default value is **ServiceAccountKey**.
* **ServiceAccountKey** - The service account key as a secure string. This field supports only `SecureString` variables.
* **ServiceAccountKeyFromFile** - The file path of the JSON file that contains your service account key.

### Misc

* **Private** - If selected, the values of variables and arguments are no longer logged at Verbose level.

:::note
For more information about authentication in Google Cloud Platform, visit [Authentication overview](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication) and [Understanding service accounts](https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/understanding-service-accounts).
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