Connect via gcloud CLI

You can also use the Google Cloud CLI to securely connect to your VM without manually managing SSH keys.

Steps

1. Initialize CLI: Run gcloud init on your local terminal to log in and set your project/region.
2. Get Command: In the GCP console, click View gcloud command next to your VM instance.
3. Connect: Copy the command and run it in your local terminal. gcloud will automatically generate temporary keys and create a secure SSH tunnel for you.