Question

You just installed the Google Cloud CLI on a headless Linux build server that has no web browser available. You need to authenticate the CLI with your corporate Google account so that automated build scripts run under your identity. Which approach lets you complete authentication in this environment?

Accepted Answer

Run 'gcloud auth login --no-launch-browser', copy the generated URL to a browser on another machine, and paste the resulting verification code back into the terminal.

Answer

Run 'gcloud init' and wait for the CLI to automatically open the default system browser to complete the OAuth consent flow.

Answer

Edit the ~/.config/gcloud/credentials.db file directly to insert your Google account password.

Answer

Set the CLOUDSDK_AUTH_TOKEN environment variable to your account password before running any gcloud command.