How to setup GCS bucket?

How to setup GCS bucket?

Google Cloud Storage (GCS) Setup Guide

Follow these steps to configure your GCS bucket and service credentials for use with i2o Data Export.

Step 1: Create a GCS Bucket

  1. Go to the GCP Console
  2. Navigate to Storage → Create Bucket
  3. Choose a unique name and select a region

Make sure the following settings are applied:

  • No retention policy
  • Protection Tools: None
  • Object Versioning: Disabled

Step 2: Generate HMAC Credentials

  1. Create a dedicated service account for data export (recommended)
  2. Go to Storage → Settings → Interoperability
  3. Under HMAC Keys, generate a new key for the service account
  4. Note the: 
    1. HMAC Access ID 
    2. HMAC Secret Key (shown only once)

Notes
You’ll use these credentials in the i2o Data Export setup form.


Step 3: Assign Permissions

  1. Go to your GCS bucket
  2. Click Permissions tab
  3. Add the email of the service account you generated keys for
  4. Assign the following roles:   
    1. Storage Object Viewer
    2. Storage Object Creator
    3. Storage Admin (or equivalent granular permissions)

Step 4: Add Destination in i2o

  1. Go to i2o → Data Export → Add Destination
  2. Select Google Cloud Storage
  3. Fill in the required details:
    1. GCS Bucket Name 
    2. GCS Bucket Region 
    3. HMAC Access ID 
    4. Secret Access Key

  1. Click Test Connection to verify access

Notes
You can confirm connectivity using the Test Connection button before proceeding with sync setup.

You’re All Set!

Once the test passes, you can proceed to:
  1. Select modules (e.g., BuyBox, Brand Protector)
  2. Set sync frequency (e.g., every 4, 8, or 24 hours)
  3. Start syncing!

 

Contact support@i2oretail.com for any further queries.

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