🚀 Follow these steps to set up a new Cloud SQL instance:
Access the Cloud SQL Console
Navigate to/en/tools/cloud_sql/console
to start the creation process.Select Region & Configuration
- Choose a region closest to your users
- Pick a configuration template (e.g.,
db-tier_1
,db-tier_2
) - Customize instance settings:
- Instance name ✅
- Database version 🔄
- Storage capacity 📁
Configure Networking
Set up VPC and firewall rules to ensure secure access.Enable IAM Roles
Assign permissions for database administrators and developers.
⚠️ Always verify IAM policies before deploymentReview & Create
Confirm all settings and click Create Instance.
🕒 Estimated setup time: 5-15 minutes
🔗 Learn more about Cloud SQL configurations
📌 For advanced setup options, check /en/tools/cloud_sql/advanced_setup