Account Verification

After submitting your Earth Engine application, follow these steps to verify your access and complete the setup process.

Checking Application Status

Email Notifications

Monitor your email for messages from the Earth Engine team:

  • Application received confirmation

  • Approval notification

  • Additional information requests

Approval Timeline

  • Non-commercial applications: 1-3 business days

  • Commercial applications: 3-7 business days

  • Peak periods may extend review times

First Login Process

Once approved, verify your access:

  1. Visit the Code Editor

    Navigate to https://code.earthengine.google.com

  2. Accept Terms of Service

    Read and accept the Earth Engine Terms of Service

  3. Complete Registration

    Provide any additional required information

  4. Test Basic Access

    Run a simple script to confirm functionality:

    // Basic test script
var image = ee.Image('USGS/SRTMGL1_003');
print('Image info:', image.getInfo());
Map.addLayer(image, {min: 0, max: 3000}, 'Elevation');

Verification Checklist

Confirm the following items work correctly:

Code Editor Access

  • Can login without errors

  • Code editor interface loads

  • Can run simple scripts

API Access

  • Earth Engine API is enabled in your project

  • Can access from Python environment

  • Authentication works properly

Asset Access

  • Can view public datasets

  • Can access your private assets folder

  • Can upload and manage assets

Common Verification Issues

Application Rejected

Reasons for rejection:

  • Incomplete application information

  • Commercial use under non-commercial application

  • Unclear or insufficient use case description

Solutions:

  • Review rejection email carefully

  • Reapply with complete information

  • Ensure use case aligns with application type

Login Problems

  • Clear browser cache and cookies

  • Try incognito/private browsing mode

  • Ensure JavaScript is enabled

  • Check for browser extensions conflicts

API Access Issues

  • Verify Google Cloud project is properly configured

  • Check that Earth Engine API is enabled

  • Confirm billing is set up (if required)

Next Steps

After successful verification:

  1. Google Cloud Project Setup - Configure Google Cloud integration

  2. Git Setup with Earth Engine - Set up version control access

  3. Authentication Methods - Choose authentication method

  4. Basic Examples - Start with basic examples

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during verification:

  • Authentication Troubleshooting - Common problems and solutions

  • Contact Earth Engine support through the official channels

  • Check the community forum for similar issues

Note

Keep your approval email safe - it contains important project information and registration details.

Warning

Some features may require billing to be enabled on your Google Cloud project, even for non-commercial use.