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@@ -8,17 +8,27 @@ The Gemini CLI requires you to authenticate with Google's AI services. On initia
- During initial startup, Gemini CLI will direct you to a webpage for authentication. Once authenticated, your credentials will be cached locally so the web login can be skipped on subsequent runs.
- Note that the web login must be done in a browser that can communicate with the machine Gemini CLI is being run from. (Specifically, the browser will be redirected to a localhost url that Gemini CLI will be listening on).
- Users may have to specify a GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT if:
+
1. You have a Google Workspace account. Google Workspace is a paid service for businesses and organizations that provides a suite of productivity tools, including a custom email domain (e.g. your-name@your-company.com), enhanced security features, and administrative controls. These accounts are often managed by an employer or school.
- 2. You are a licensed Code Assist user. This can happen if you have previously purchased a Code Assist license or have acquired one through Google Developer Program.
- - If you fall into one of these categories, you must first configure a Google Cloud Project Id to use, [enable the Gemini for Cloud API](https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/discover/set-up-gemini#enable-api) and [configure access permissions](https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/discover/set-up-gemini#grant-iam). You can temporarily set the environment variable in your current shell session using the following command:
- ```bash
- export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
- ```
- - For repeated use, you can add the environment variable to your `.env` file (located in the project directory or user home directory) or your shell's configuration file (like `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`, or `~/.profile`). For example, the following command adds the environment variable to a `~/.bashrc` file:
- ```bash
- echo 'export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"' >> ~/.bashrc
- source ~/.bashrc
- ```
+ 1. You have recieved a free Code Assist license through the [Google Developer Program](https://developers.google.com/program/plans-and-pricing) (including qualified Google Developer Experts)
+ 1. You have been assigned a license to a current Gemini Code Assist standard or enterprise subscription.
+ 1. You are using the product outside the the [supported regions](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/resources/available-locations) for free individual usage.>
+ 1. You are a Google account holder under the age of 18
+
+ - If you fall into one of these categories, you must first configure a Google Cloud Project Id to use, [enable the Gemini for Cloud API](https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/discover/set-up-gemini#enable-api) and [configure access permissions](https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/discover/set-up-gemini#grant-iam).
+
+ You can temporarily set the environment variable in your current shell session using the following command:
+
+ ```bash
+ export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
+ ```
+
+ - For repeated use, you can add the environment variable to your `.env` file (located in the project directory or user home directory) or your shell's configuration file (like `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`, or `~/.profile`). For example, the following command adds the environment variable to a `~/.bashrc` file:
+
+ ```bash
+ echo 'export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"' >> ~/.bashrc
+ source ~/.bashrc
+ ```
2. **Gemini API key:**