Cloud computing, app engine, kubernetes, storage, AI/ML, databases, enterprise applications

Individual, Business, Enterprise (Organizations with centralized management)

Compute instances, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, BigQuery datasets, Kubernetes clusters, service accounts

GCP project access requires Google Account credentials and appropriate IAM roles. Without credentials, projects become inaccessible. Grant Owner or Editor roles to trusted team members on critical projects. For enterprise setups, configure Organization Admin roles for multiple individuals and document access procedures.

Running resources continue operating and generating charges indefinitely. Bills accumulate until payment fails, then Google suspends services and may delete data after notice period. Document monthly costs, running services, and shutdown procedures. Provide billing account access to prevent service disruption.

Organization ownership requires Organization Admin role access through Cloud Identity or Google Workspace. Add multiple Organization Admins to prevent single points of failure. Document organization structure, billing accounts, folder hierarchy, and policy configurations. Prepare organizational charts showing project relationships.

Service account keys cannot be recovered without project access. Applications depending on service accounts will fail when credentials expire. Document all service accounts, their purposes, and key rotation procedures. Migrate critical workloads to shared projects with multiple administrators.

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## Access Challenges