How to create Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Network

Creating VPC

• Login to the VPC network console:

https://console.cloud.google.com//networking/networks/list

• From the upper pane, click on "Create VPC Network":

• Name: Specify a name for the new VPC (in lowercase)
• Subnet creation mode: Select "Custom":

• Name: Specify a name for the new subnet (in lowercase)
• Region: Select a region close to your location
• IP address range: Specify the CIDR block according to your needs

Note: For more information about network subnets, see: https://cloud.google.com/vpc/docs/vpc#vpc_networks_and_subnets

• Private Google access: Leave the default settings (Off)

For more information, see: https://cloud.google.com/vpc/docs/private-google-access

• Flow logs: Leave the default settings (Off)

For more information, see: https://cloud.google.com/vpc/docs/using-flow-logs

• Click on Done
• In-case needed, add additional subnets to the VPC
• Dynamic routing mode: Leave the default settings (Regional)

For more information, see: https://cloud.google.com/router/docs/how-to/configuring-routing-mode

• Click on "Create"
• Logoff the Google Cloud Platform management console