What you need
- The Gmail account you will install with
- A credit or debit card (for billing details)
- A mobile phone (for identity verification)
Sign-up steps
1
Open the free trial page
In a browser signed in to your install account, go to
cloud.google.com/free and click the button to start for free.
Screenshot coming soon: Google Cloud free trial start page
2
Choose your country and accept the terms
Select your country and accept the terms of service.
Screenshot coming soon: country and terms screen
3
Enter account details
Enter the account type and basic details such as your name and address. If it’s for personal
use, choose the individual account type.
Screenshot coming soon: account details screen
4
Verify your phone
Enter your phone number and type in the code you receive by text.
Screenshot coming soon: phone verification screen
5
Enter billing details
Enter your card details to finish signing up. During the free trial you are not charged
automatically unless you upgrade yourself.
Screenshot coming soon: billing details screen
6
Skip the survey
You can close the survey that appears right after sign-up. Skipping it doesn’t affect
installation.
What does it cost?
- Google Cloud is pay-as-you-go.
- Separately from the free trial credit, Free Tier products stay free within their limits even after the trial ends. See Google’s free program overview for details.
- Light use of Magic Meal Kits mostly stays within the Free Tier limits.
Next step
Check billing
Make sure a billing account is linked to your new account.