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Platform Overview
Primary Use
Cloud computing, app engine, kubernetes, storage, AI/ML, databases, enterprise applications
Account Types
Individual, Business, Enterprise (Organizations with centralized management)
Data Types
Compute instances, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, BigQuery datasets, Kubernetes clusters, service accounts
Access Challenges
- Google Account access requires email, password, and 2FA device
- Organization admin access needed for project and billing management
- Service account keys cannot be recovered after creation
- IAM role bindings require organization-level permissions to modify
- Cloud Identity integration complicates succession for enterprise accounts
- Secret Manager secrets cannot be exported without explicit permissions
- Firebase project ownership requires Google Account access
- Running infrastructure continues incurring costs without management
- Google Workspace integration may complicate account access
Inheritance Guidance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can my team access Google Cloud projects after I die?
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.
What happens to GCP billing and running infrastructure?
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.
How do I transfer GCP organization ownership?
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.
What happens to service accounts and API keys?
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.