If you’re getting the error “zsh: gcloud command not found,” it likely means that the Google Cloud SDK (which includes the gcloud command-line tool) is not installed or not properly configured in your environment. Here are steps to fix this error:
1. Install Google Cloud SDK:
If you haven’t installed the Google Cloud SDK, you need to do so. Follow these steps:
For Linux:
# Add the Cloud SDK distribution URI as a package source
echo “deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/cloud.google.gpg] http://packages.cloud.google.com/apt cloud-sdk main” | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-cloud-sdk.list# Import the Google Cloud public key
curl https://packages.cloud.google.com/apt/doc/apt-key.gpg | sudo apt-key –keyring /usr/share/keyrings/cloud.google.gpg add –# Update and install the Cloud SDK
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install google-cloud-sdk
For macOS:
# Download and install the Google Cloud SDK
brew install –cask google-cloud-sdk
For Windows:
Download and run the installer from the official Google Cloud SDK website.
2. Verify Installation:
After installation, open a new terminal window and verify that the gcloud command is recognized:
gcloud version
If the installation is successful, you should see information about the installed version.
3. Configure gcloud:
Run the following command to initialize the configuration:
gcloud init
This command will guide you through the process of authenticating and configuring the gcloud tool. Make sure to follow the prompts and set up your Google Cloud credentials.
4. Check Path Configuration:
Ensure that the directory containing the gcloud executable is in your system’s PATH. You can add it manually or check if it’s automatically added during the installation.
5. Restart the Terminal:
After completing the steps above, close and reopen your terminal or start a new session. This ensures that any changes to the environment are applied.
6. Confirm Installation:
Run the gcloud version command again to confirm that the gcloud command is now recognized without errors.
gcloud version
If you follow these steps carefully shared by Hiretechfirms, you should be able to resolve the “zsh: gcloud command not found” error. If you encounter any issues during the installation or configuration process, refer to the official documentation for more detailed instructions.