Getting Started
Complete guide to setting up Google Earth Engine from scratch.
Setup Guide:
- Account Creation
- Account Verification
- Google Cloud Project Setup
- Git Setup with Earth Engine
- Understanding Earth Engine Git Integration
- Prerequisites
- Setting Up Git Authentication
- Alternative Authentication Methods
- Working with Earth Engine Repositories
- Managing Earth Engine Assets with Git
- Collaboration Workflows
- Advanced Git Configuration
- Troubleshooting Git Issues
- Best Practices
- Integration with Development Workflow
- Next Steps
Overview
Getting started with Google Earth Engine involves several key steps:
Account Creation: Register for Earth Engine access
Verification: Confirm your account approval
Cloud Project Setup: Configure Google Cloud integration
Git Setup: Enable version control access
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 |
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2 |
Register for Earth Engine |
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3 |
Get account approval |
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4 |
Set up Google Cloud project |
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5 |
Enable Earth Engine API |
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6 |
Configure Git access |
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7 |
Set up authentication |
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Support Resources
Authentication Troubleshooting - Common setup issues