Google Cloud Storage
OAuth / JSON Service Account keyVisual Explorer for Google Cloud Storage (GCP) Buckets
Overview of Google Cloud Storage Integration
Manage your Google Cloud Storage (GCS) buckets with the same ease as a hard drive. Ideal for cloud engineers, data scientists, and DevOps teams looking for a responsive desktop interface.
In-App Configuration Dialog
Screenshot of the configuration dialog inside Ultra Explorer.
Configuration Fields Breakdown (Required vs Optional)
Based on Ultra Explorer source code and rclone engine: discover which parameters are truly required and which are handled automatically.
Storage Name
Requiredparam: name Default value: Google Cloud StorageUnique identifier for this storage remote in Ultra Explorer (e.g. gdrive-perso, backup-s3).
OAuth Client ID
Optionalparam: client_id Optional. Leave blank to use default credentials, or provide your own registered OAuth application Client ID.
OAuth Client Secret
Optionalparam: client_secret Optional. Client Secret corresponding to your custom OAuth application.
GCP Project Number / ID
Optionalparam: project_number Optional. Google Cloud Project Number or ID (e.g. my-project-123456).
Service Account (JSON)
Optionalparam: service_account_credentials Optional. Direct headless alternative to browser OAuth. Paste the full JSON key content of your Google Cloud Service Account.
Public Anonymous Access
Optionalparam: anonymous Default value: falseOptional. Allows exploring and downloading public buckets and objects without any credentials.
Default Bucket Location
Optionalparam: location Optional. Default geographic region for newly created buckets (e.g. europe-west1, us-central1).
Default Storage Class
Optionalparam: storage_class Default value: STANDARDOptional. Default storage class for newly uploaded objects (e.g. STANDARD, STANDARD_IA, GLACIER, DEEP_ARCHIVE, INTELLIGENT_TIERING).
How to connect Google Cloud Storage in Ultra Explorer
Simple 4-step walkthrough to connect your storage in under a minute.
Choose Google Cloud Storage
Select GCS from the list of object stores.
Choose authentication mode
Use the interactive OAuth flow or paste the JSON key for a service account.
Validate and explore
Your Google Cloud Storage buckets appear instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Google Cloud Storage
Can I use a service account?
Yes, just paste the contents of the JSON file downloaded from the IAM GCP console.
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