Google Vertex authentication

Prerequisites

To be able to create a connection, you need to have a Google Vertex account with the following credentials:

• Project ID
• Region
• Service account key

Add the Google Vertex connection

To create a connection to your Google Vertex instance, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Select Integration Service from Automation Cloud.
2. From the Connectors list, select Google Vertex.

   You can also use the search bar to find the connector.

3. Select the Add connection button.
4. You are redirected to the login page where you must provide your credentials, namely Project ID, Region, and Service account key.
   
   
5. Click Connect. Your connection has been added.

Google Cloud configuration

There are also some steps you must take in Google Cloud to make sure you can connect to Google Vertex.

• 1. In Google Cloud, navigate to APIs and Services > Enabled APIs & services.
     
     
  2. Make sure Vertex AI API is enabled in this screen.
     
     
  3. Next, Navigate to IAM & Admin > Admin, click Service Accounts and Create Service Account if one does not already exist.
     
     
  4. Select the Service Account that you intend to use and add a key under the Keys tab. Select the JSON Key type.
     
     
  5. Paste the entire JSON payload into the Service Account Key. For any questions or help you might require, make sure to reach out to your Google Cloud admin.