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How do I change a project in GCloud?

Published in GCloud Project Management 3 mins read

To change the active project in Google Cloud (GCloud), you need to use the gcloud config set project command after authenticating with your Google Cloud account. Here's a breakdown of the process:

Steps to Change Your GCloud Project

  1. Open Your Command-Line Interface (CLI):

    • Access your terminal or command prompt on your computer.

  2. Login to GCloud:

    • Use the command: gcloud auth login.
    • This will open a browser window where you can log in with your Google Cloud credentials.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the login process.

  3. Identify the Target Project ID:

    • After logging in, you should locate the Project ID of the project you want to switch to. This is a unique identifier for your project, not the project name.
    • Use gcloud projects list command to see all your available projects and their corresponding Project ID's.

  4. Set the Active Project:

  • Use the command: gcloud config set project [PROJECT_ID]. Replace [PROJECT_ID] with the actual project ID you identified in the previous step.
  • For example, if your project ID is my-new-project-123, the command would be: gcloud config set project my-new-project-123.
  1. Verify the Change:
    • To confirm the project change, execute: gcloud config get-value project
    • The output should display the project ID you have just set.

Example Workflow

Step Command Description
1 Open terminal. Open your command-line interface.
2 gcloud auth login Log in to your Google Cloud account through the browser.
3 gcloud projects list List all available Google Cloud projects with their IDs.
4 gcloud config set project my-new-project-123 Set the active project to 'my-new-project-123' (replace with your project ID).
5 gcloud config get-value project Verify the current active project.

Key Considerations:

  • Project ID vs. Project Name: Remember to use the Project ID and not the Project Name when setting the active project. The Project ID is a unique identifier, while the project name can be changed.
  • Multiple Projects: Google Cloud allows you to work with multiple projects. Switching between them frequently is a common practice.
  • Configuration: This command updates your local gcloud configuration to reflect the active project. All subsequent gcloud commands will target this project until you change it again.

By following these steps, you can easily switch between different projects in your GCloud environment.

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