Signed URLs are URLs with query string authentication parameters that grant access to buckets and objects stored in Google Cloud Storage. Signed URLs grant access to Cloud Storage for a given amount of time. Anyone with the signed URL can access the objects until the signed URL expires. This is particularly useful for granting access to individuals outside of your organization.
In this lab, you will learn the mechanics of creating signed URLs using the gcloud
CLI. You will also fully understand the capabilities and limitations of signed URLs.
Upon completion of this lab, you will be able to:
You should be familiar with:
gsutil
The following labs are recommended for satisfying the prerequisites:
May 14th, 2025 - Updated lab environment, screenshots, and commands
June 11th, 2024 - Resolved pyOpenSSL installation issue
September 9th, 2021 - Update the VM's Debian host version
September 9th, 2019 - Lab content updated to reflect the latest gsutil
experience