How to Set Up Google Cloud Storage

A step-by-step guide to linking your Google Cloud Storage bucket with Odoo

• 1. Register & Sign In: Visit Google Cloud Console and sign in.
• 2. Create a Service Account:
  • Go to IAM & Admin → Service Accounts → Create.
  • Define a name and click Create and continue, then Done.

• 3. Manage Keys:
  • Click the ⋮ (Actions) → Manage Keys.

• 4. Create JSON Key:
  • Click Add Key → Create new key → Choose JSON → Click Create.
  • The file will download automatically. Save it securely.

• 5. Create a Cloud Storage Bucket:
  • Go to Cloud Storage → Buckets → Create.
  • Choose a unique bucket name and finalize creation.

• 6. Edit Bucket Access:
  • Click ⋮ → Edit Access.

• 7. Grant Service Account Permissions:
  • Add the service account email under New principals.
  • Set role to Storage Admin.
  • Click Save.

• 8. Configure in Odoo:
  • Install the storage_cloud_google module (requires base_cloud_storage).
  • Open Settings → Cloud Storage.
  • Select Google Cloud as the provider.
  • Enter your bucket name and upload the JSON credentials file.
  • Set the minimum file size threshold in bytes.

Required Python Library

Before using this module, make sure to install the necessary Google authentication library:

This library allows your Odoo server to authenticate securely with Google Cloud using service account keys.