# About the Google Cloud Platform connector

> Google Cloud Platform, offered by Google, is a suite of cloud computing services that runs on the same infrastructure that
Google uses internally for its end-user products, such as Google Search, Gmail, Google Drive, and YouTube. Google Cloud Platform
provides infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, and serverless computing environments.

Google Cloud Platform, offered by Google, is a suite of cloud computing services that runs on the same infrastructure that
Google uses internally for its end-user products, such as Google Search, Gmail, Google Drive, and YouTube. Google Cloud Platform
provides infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, and serverless computing environments.

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This connector doesn't support shared connections.
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:::note
This connector is built by UiPath and receives official support selectively. The connector supports a limited set of commonly used APIs for the target application and may cover most typical use cases. Also, they are retained in a stable state until the requirements for a new version release are met. [Learn more](https://docs.uipath.com/integration-service/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/connectors#connectors-with-selective-support)
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## Authentication

Before automating processes, you need to establish a connection with your Google Cloud Platform instance. Step-by-step instructions
are available in the Google Cloud Platform [Authentication](https://docs.uipath.com/integration-service/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/uipath-google-cloudplatform-authentication) page.

## Events

This connector does not currently support events.

## Activity package

You can use the connection to enable the [Google Cloud Platform](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/user-guide/about-the-googlecloudplatform-activities-pack) activities in UiPath® Studio and build automations that interact
with your Google Cloud data.