API keys are associated with the Google Cloud project in which
they have been created. If your API requires an API key, you either have to give
your API users a key from the project that you created the Cloud Endpoints
service in, or you can let users enable your API in their own Google Cloud
project and create an API key. This page shows you how to grant the permission
that users need to enable your API.
Granting access
Endpoints uses theIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Service Consumerrole to allow someone who isn't a member of your
Google Cloud project to enable your API in their own Google Cloud
project. This section shows you how to grant access using the
Google Cloud console or the Google Cloud CLI.
Google Cloud console
In the Google Cloud console, go to theEndpoints>Servicespage for your project.
If you have more than one API, click the name of the API that you want to
grant access to.
If thePermissionsside panel isn't open, clickShow Permissions Panel.
In theAdd Principalfield, enter the email address of the person orGoogle Groupthat
you want to grant access to.
In theSelect a roledrop-down menu, selectService Management>Service Consumer.
ClickSave.
Repeat adding members and selecting the role, as needed.
Contact the users or groups that you added and let them know they can
enable the API in their Google Cloud projects. SeeEnable an API in your Google Cloud
projectfor information on how to enable a service in APIs & services.
gcloud
Open Cloud Shell, or if you have the Google Cloud CLI installed, open
a terminal window.
Contact the users or groups that you added and let them know they can enable
the API in their Google Cloud projects. SeeEnable an API in your Google Cloud
projectfor information on how to enable a service in APIs & services.
Revoking access
You revoke access to your API by removing theService Consumerrole from a
user or group that previously had the role. After you revoke someone's access,
they won't be able to enable your API.
This section shows you how to revoke access using the Google Cloud console or
the Google Cloud CLI.
Google Cloud console
In the Google Cloud console, go to theEndpoints>Servicespage for your Google Cloud project.
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