# Google Cloud Platform authentication

> To create a connection, you need to provide a **Service Account key**.

## Prerequisites

To create a connection, you need to provide a **Service Account key**.

## Add the connection

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

1. Select Integration Service from Automation Suite.
2. From the **Connectors** list, select **Google Cloud Platform**. You can also use the search
   bar to narrow down the connector.
3. Select the **Connect to Google Cloud
   Platform** button.
4. Enter the required credentials and select **Connect**.
5. Your connection has been added.