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This page describes how authorization works in Cloud Shell.
Authorize tools in Cloud Shell
When you make a Google Cloud API call or use a command-line tool that
requires credentials (such as the gcloud CLI or bq) with
Cloud Shell for the first time, Cloud Shell prompts
you with the Authorize Cloud Shell dialog.
To allow the tool to use your credentials to make calls, click Authorize.
Duration of authorization
This authorization lasts the lifetime of your Cloud Shell session.
Since each Cloud Shell session is tied to an
ephemeral, pre-configured virtual machine, if you restart your VM or close
your browser, you will need to reauthorize these tools if you use them in
your next new session. To learn more about how Cloud Shell works,
refer to the Concepts page that outlines
key features and how they work.
Revoke access
To revoke access for a session, restart your VM to start a new session by
clicking more_vertMore>Restart.
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