# Google Cloud Platform

## Customer-Hosted GCP Storage Environment <a href="#customer-hosted-gcp-storage-environment" id="customer-hosted-gcp-storage-environment"></a>

To use GCP as your storage environment to back up metadata and data objects, configure it within the Vault application as follows:

1. Navigate to the **Backup Environment** tab under the **Settings** module.
2. Select **GCP** as the Storage Type.
3. Enter a **Label Name** for your environment.
4. Enter your **Cloud Storage Bucket Name**. To create a bucket:
   1. In the Google Cloud Console, go to the **Cloud Storage Browser**.
   2. Click **Create bucket**.
   3. On the bucket creation page, complete the following:
      * **Name**: Choose a valid name following [bucket naming requirements](https://cloud.google.com/storage/docs/naming-buckets).
      * **Location**: Select a [Location type and region](https://cloud.google.com/storage/docs/locations).
      * **Storage class**: Pick a [default storage class](https://cloud.google.com/storage/docs/storage-classes).
      * **Access control**: Choose an appropriate [access model](https://cloud.google.com/storage/docs/access-control).
      * Optional: Configure labels, [retention policy](https://cloud.google.com/storage/docs/bucket-lock), and [encryption](https://cloud.google.com/storage/docs/encryption).
      * Click **Create**.
   4. In the **Project ID** field, enter the relevant project ID (visible under **Settings** in your GCP Console). To create a project:
      * Go to the **Manage resources** page.
      * Click **Create Project**.
      * Enter a **name**, **billing account**, and **location**.
      * Click **Create**.

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5. Upload the **GC Storage Credential File** (.json) for your GCP service account. To create one:
   * Go to the **Service Accounts** page.
   * Select a project and click **Create Service Account**.

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- Provide a name and optional description.
- Click **Done**, or **Create** to proceed with role assignment.
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- Optionally assign IAM roles and service account users/admins.
- Click **Done**.
- Under **Actions**, choose **Manage Keys**.
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- Go to **Add Key > Create new key**.
- Choose **JSON** and click **Create** to download the key.
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- Upload this JSON file under the **GC Storage Credential File** field.
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6\. In **Region**, choose the region where your GCP bucket resides. 7. Click **Save Settings**.

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## Vault Hosted Backup Environment <a href="#vault-hosted-backup-environment" id="vault-hosted-backup-environment"></a>

To use Vault’s hosted environment for backups:

1. Check the box: [**AR Vault Hosted Backup Environment**](https://www.autorabit.com/products/vault-data-backup-recovery/).
2. Select the desired **Region** for your data.
3. Click **Save Settings**.