How to setup Google Cloud CLI on a Mac

To set up the Google Cloud SDK on a Mac, you can follow these steps. Please note that the instructions may change, so it’s a good idea to check the official documentation for the most up-to-date information.

1. Download and Install the Google Cloud SDK:

1. Visit the Google Cloud SDK download page in your web browser.
2. Click on the “Download” button for macOS.
3. Open the downloaded file to begin the installation process.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. This typically involves agreeing to the terms of service and choosing a directory for the SDK installation.

2. Initialize the SDK:

1. Open a terminal on your Mac.
2. Run the following command to initialize the Google Cloud SDK: gcloud init
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to log in with your Google Cloud account, choose a Google Cloud Project, and configure default settings.

3. Update Your Shell Configuration (Optional):

During the initialization process, you might be prompted to update your shell configuration file. If not, or if you want to do it manually:

1. Open your shell configuration file for editing. This could be ~/.zshrc for Zsh or ~/.bashrc for Bash. # For Zsh nano ~/.zshrc # For Bash nano ~/.bashrc
2. Add the following line at the end of the file: source '/path/to/google-cloud-sdk/path.zsh.inc' # for Zsh source '/path/to/google-cloud-sdk/path.bash.inc' # for Bash Replace /path/to/google-cloud-sdk/ with the actual path to your Google Cloud SDK installation.
3. Save and close the file.
4. Restart your terminal or run: source ~/.zshrc # for Zsh source ~/.bashrc # for Bash

4. Verify the Installation:

To verify that the Google Cloud SDK is installed and configured, you can run the following command in your terminal:

gcloud --version

This command should display information about the installed version of the Google Cloud SDK.

5. Authenticate and Start Using the SDK:

You’re now ready to start using the Google Cloud SDK. You can use commands like gcloud, gsutil, and others to interact with Google Cloud Platform services.

Remember that these steps are a general guide, and you should always refer to the official documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date information: Google Cloud SDK – Installing.