I am currently using Google Workspace and Google Cloud Platform, and I would like to use Google AI Studio —specifically the version designed for developers using the Gemini API.
Could you please provide guidance on the required configuration settings for both the Google Workspace Admin Console and Google Cloud Platform?
In particular, I would like to know:
- What settings need to be enabled in the Google Workspace Admin Console for users to access AI Studio?
- Are there any Google Cloud services or APIs that need to be enabled in the GCP Console?
- Are there any required roles or permissions that must be assigned to users or administrators?
HI @Yasuhiro_Tanoue,
1. Google Workspace Admin Console Configuration
To allow users in your Workspace to access Google AI Studio:
- Enable Google AI Studio Service
- Go to: https://admin.google.com/ac/apps
- Select “Additional Google Services”
- Find “Google AI Studio” and make sure it is turned ON for the organizational units (OUs) or groups that need access.
- Enable Third-party API Access (if restricted)
- Go to: Security > API Controls
- Under “App Access Control”, ensure there’s no block on
aistudio.google.com.
2. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Configuration
To use Gemini API with your Google Cloud project:
- Enable Required APIs in the target project:
Billing Must Be Enabled on the project.
3. Roles & Permissions
Assign these roles to users who need to interact with Gemini API via AI Studio or GCP:
| Role | Purpose |
Vertex AI User (roles/aiplatform.user) | Grants access to use AI models like Gemini via SDK or API |
Service Usage Consumer (roles/serviceusage.serviceUsageConsumer) | Needed to use enabled APIs |
Project Viewer or Editor | General project access (to list APIs, generate keys, etc.) |
To generate API keys from AI Studio:
- Users must have Editor or Owner role on the GCP project or
- Be added explicitly with permissions to manage credentials via IAM.