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Access Granted: Properly Configuring Permissions for GCP Storage with Your ChromeOS Readiness Tool Service Account
June 22, 2025

Access Granted: Properly Configuring Permissions for GCP Storage with Your ChromeOS Readiness Tool Service Account

In a cloud first IT world, securely storing assessment data is essential. The ChromeOS Readiness Tool supports Google Cloud Platform (GCP) storage buckets as a primary storage option offering centralized access to compatibility assessment results and enabling key features like the Pro Dashboard and Partner Dashboard for in-depth ChromeOS migration insights.

To ensure seamless integration between the ChromeOS Readiness Tool and your GCP bucket, it’s crucial to grant the right permissions to the ChromeOS Readiness Tool dedicated service account. Without this setup, data uploads and dashboard access may fail.

Required Role: Storage Object Admin

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool service account must be granted the “Storage Object Admin” role within your selected GCP storage bucket. This allows the tool to write and manage your assessment files securely in the designated bucket.

Step-by-Step: GCP Permissions Setup for ChromeOS Readiness Tool

  • Log in to Google Cloud Access console.cloud.google.com, and choose your preferred GCP project. Create a new project if needed by assigning it a name, organization, and location.

  • Create a Storage Bucket In your selected project:

    • Navigate to Cloud Storage > Buckets, and click "Create".

    • Define your bucket name, choose a location type and storage class, and configure access control settings.

    • Make sure to restrict public access as part of best practices.

  • Grant the ChromeOS Readiness Tool Service Account Permissions

    • Go to the Permissions tab for your bucket.

    • Click "Grant Access".

    • In "New principals," enter the service account email (you’ll find it in the ChromeOS Readiness Tool wizard during installation).

    • For the role, select: Cloud Storage > Storage Object Admin

    • Click "Save" to apply the changes.

  • Connect the Storage Bucket in ChromeOS readiness Tool Wizard

    • Return to the ChromeOS Readiness Tool setup wizard.

    • When prompted, choose "Google Cloud Storage" as your storage type.

    • Enter the exact bucket name you created (you can copy it from the "Objects" tab in GCP).

    • Click "Connect." You’ll see a green check mark once the connection is successful.

Why This Matters

Properly assigning permissions to the ChromeOS Readiness Tool service account ensures:

  • Secure Data Collection Your assessment data is encrypted and uploaded securely to your GCP bucket.

  • Dashboard Access GCP storage is required for full access to both the Pro Dashboard and the Partner Dashboard (the latter also requires CSP status).

By following these simple steps, you’ll enable the ChromeOS Readiness Tool to store data safely and unlock the full potential of its analytics dashboards. Proper permission configuration is a small step that makes a big impact on the success and visibility of your ChromeOS transition.For your convenience, we've provided a detailed User Guide to walk you through the entire process. Feel free to refer to it anytime for step-by-step guidance and make your migration experience smoother!

Blog Editors Team

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