Getting Started

Complete guide to setting up Google Earth Engine from scratch.

Overview

Getting started with Google Earth Engine involves several key steps:

  1. Account Creation: Register for Earth Engine access

  2. Verification: Confirm your account approval

  3. Cloud Project Setup: Configure Google Cloud integration

  4. Git Setup: Enable version control access

  5. Authentication: Choose your authentication method

Prerequisites

Before beginning, ensure you have:

  • Valid Google Account

  • Clear understanding of your use case

  • Basic familiarity with Python (for API usage)

  • Git installed (for repository access)

Quick Start Checklist

Step

Description

Status

1

Create Google Account

2

Register for Earth Engine

3

Get account approval

4

Set up Google Cloud project

5

Enable Earth Engine API

6

Configure Git access

7

Set up authentication

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