# Creating a Google Cloud Account and a Project

This article explains how to start using Google Cloud. If you don't have an existing account and a project in Google Cloud, follow the steps below to create them:

1. [Create a Google Cloud account](https://www.telerik.com/aspnet-core-ui/documentation/cloud-integration/google-cloud/getting-started#creating-a-google-cloud-account).
2. [Create a project](https://www.telerik.com/aspnet-core-ui/documentation/cloud-integration/google-cloud/getting-started#creating-a-project).

## Creating a Google Cloud Account

To create an account, go to the [Google Cloud website](https://cloud.google.com/). The process is straightforward and takes several steps to complete. You will be prompted for a credit card number and a phone number, even if you choose the free option.

## Creating a Project

1. Sign in with your Google Cloud account.
2. To create a project, follow the [Creating and Managing Projects guide](https://cloud.google.com/resource-manager/docs/creating-managing-projects).

## Next Steps

* [Configuring Authentication and Connecting to Google Big Query](https://www.telerik.com/aspnet-core-ui/documentation/cloud-integration/google-cloud/google-cloud-big-query)