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How do I access my Google Cloud Storage bucket?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:53 pm

If you have an account with Google Cloud Storage, you can access your storage bucket using the Google Cloud Storage client. You can find the Google Cloud Storage client on the Google Cloud Platform Console, at https://console.cloud.google.com. After you sign in, click Storage in the left navigation bar. Under your storage account, select the bucket you want to access. The Cloud Storage client displays your bucket’s files and folders. To view or download a file, click the file name or folder icon. To upload a file, drag and drop the file into the Cloud Storage client. To delete a file, drag and drop the file into the trash can icon. To rename a file, double-click the file’s name.

PRO TIP: If you are unsure about how to access your Google Cloud Storage bucket, it is best to contact your administrator or Google Cloud support. There are a few ways to access your bucket, and the wrong method could result in losing data or damaging your files.

To create a new folder, click the folder icon and then type a name for the folder. To view or delete a folder, click the folder icon and then click the trash can icon. To copy a file or folder, click the file or folder icon, and then click the copy icon. To rename a copy, click the copy’s name. To move a file or folder, drag and drop the file or folder. To delete a file or folder, drag and drop the file or folder into the trash can icon. To encrypt a file or folder, click the file or folder icon, and then click the encrypt icon. The Cloud Storage client encrypts the file or folder and displays a message indicating the file or folder’s encryption status. To decrypt a file or folder, click the file or folder icon, and then click the decrypt icon. The Cloud Storage client decrypts the file or folder and displays the file or folder’s contents.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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