Understanding User Identity Management in GCP
- Hafeez Baig |
- 11 steps |
- 49 seconds
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Search for **Google Workspace** in any browser
Click on the link with the domain address [workspace.google.com](https://workspace.google.com)
**What is Google Workspace?**\
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**Google Workspace** (formerly G Suite) is a collection of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools developed by Google. It includes services like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Meet, and Calendar, designed to help teams communicate, collaborate, and work efficiently from anywhere. Google Workspace integrates seamlessly with other Google services and offers features like real-time collaboration, cloud storage, security controls, and administrative management, making it ideal for businesses, schools, and organizations to manage workflows and productivity in a unified platform.
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On the top right corner click on the **Start Free Trial** button
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**Let's get started** wizard will open
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Search for **Cloud Identity** in any browser
Click on the link with the domain address [cloud.google.com/security/products/identity-platform](https://cloud.google.com/security/products/identity-platform)
**What is an Identity Platform?**\
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**Identity Platform** is a service in Google Cloud that provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing user authentication and identity across your applications. It supports various authentication methods, including email/password, social logins (like Google, Facebook, Twitter), and enterprise identity providers (like SAML and OpenID Connect). Identity Platform enables secure sign-in, user management, and integration with other Google Cloud services. It also offers features like multi-factor authentication (MFA), user data storage, and customizable authentication flows, helping you manage user access and security in your applications.
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**Identity Platform** wizard will open, click on the **Go to console** button
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Google Cloud Console will open, type "**Providers**" in the search bar and click on the **Providers** option
**What are Providers?**\
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In Google Cloud's Identity Platform, **Providers** are the authentication methods or services that enable users to log into your application. They include options such as **Email/Password** for traditional sign-in, **Social Providers** like Google or Facebook for using existing accounts, and **Enterprise Providers** which integrate with corporate authentication systems via protocols like SAML or OpenID Connect. By offering a range of providers, you can cater to different user preferences and streamline the authentication process for your application.
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**Identity Platform** wizard will open, click on the **ENABLE IDENTITY PLATFORM** button
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**Identity Providers** wizard will open, click on the **ADD A PROVIDER** button
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Scroll to the **Sign-in method** section and click on the **Select a provider** dropdown
**Note:** You can select the option as per your requirement.
**What is OpenID Connect?**\
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**OpenID Connect** is an authentication protocol built on top of OAuth 2.0 that enables applications to verify users' identities based on the authentication performed by an identity provider. It allows for single sign-on (SSO) and provides a standardized way to obtain user profile information. OpenID Connect uses JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for securely transmitting identity information between the identity provider and the application. It simplifies user authentication across different services and platforms by providing a unified method for handling user identity and access.
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**New identity provider** wizard will open, here you can set the configurations for the new identity provider
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Click on the **SAVE** button
Congratulations! on completing this lab and Understanding User Identity Management in GCP