> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.duplocloud.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.duplocloud.com/docs/automation-platform/overview-1.md).

# GCP User Guide

The DuploCloud platform installs a Virtual Machine resource within your GCP Project. It can be accessed using a web interface, API, and a Terraform provider. Log in to the DuploCloud portal via SSO through your GSuite or O365 login.

{% hint style="info" %}
Read through the [DuploCloud Platform Overview](/docs/automation-platform/readme-1.md) and are familiar with DuploCloud terms such as [Infrastructure](/docs/automation-platform/application-focused-interface-duplocloud-architecture/infrastructure.md), [Plan](/docs/automation-platform/application-focused-interface-duplocloud-architecture/plan.md), and [Tenant](/docs/automation-platform/application-focused-interface-duplocloud-architecture/tenant.md).
{% endhint %}

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that:

* DuploCloud Portal has been set up and you have access to it.
* You have access to your individual Slack or Teams channel for 24x7 support from the DuploCloud team.

Behind the scenes, a topology is created similar to the following low-level configuration in GCP.

<figure><img src="/files/kY80eZiegergMLBEWYmA" alt=""><figcaption><p>DuploCloud Sample Architecture for GCP</p></figcaption></figure>


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