> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Connecting Github repo to cloudbuild > Automate your CI/CD pipeline by linking GitHub with Google Cloud Build for seamless build and deployment processes. Automate your CI/CD pipeline by linking GitHub with Google Cloud Build. Whenever you push code, Cloud Build can kick off your build and deployment processes without manual intervention. Make sure billing is **enabled** on your Google Cloud project. Builds will fail if billing isn’t set up. ## Prerequisites | Requirement | Details | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | | Google Cloud Project | Active project with billing enabled | | IAM Role | `roles/editor` or `roles/cloudbuild.builds.editor` | | GitHub Account | Owner or admin access to the target repository | *** ## 1. Verify Your GCP Project 1. Sign in to the [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/). 2. Confirm you’re working in the correct project. ![The image shows a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) console dashboard for a project named "KodeKloud-GCP-Training," featuring options for creating virtual machines, running queries, and accessing various services.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752875474/notes-assets/images/GCP-DevOps-Project-Connecting-Github-repo-to-cloudbuild/gcp-console-dashboard-kodekloud-training.jpg) *** ## 2. Enable the Cloud Build API 1. In the top search bar, type **Cloud Build** and select it. 2. If you haven’t used Cloud Build here before, click **Enable**. 3. Wait a minute for the API to be provisioned, then navigate back to **Cloud Build**. *** ## 3. Explore the Cloud Build Dashboard 1. From the left-hand menu, choose **Dashboard**. 2. You’ll see that no builds have run yet. 3. Optionally, set your build region; otherwise leave the default **global**. ![The image shows a Google Cloud Build interface with no build results displayed. It includes options to run a sample build or create a trigger.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752875475/notes-assets/images/GCP-DevOps-Project-Connecting-Github-repo-to-cloudbuild/google-cloud-build-interface-no-results.jpg) *** ## 4. Create a Build Trigger Cloud Build triggers start builds automatically on repository events. 1. In the left navigation pane, click **Triggers**. 2. Select **Manage repositories** to view connected source repositories (initially empty). ![The image shows a Google Cloud Build interface with a "Triggers" section open, indicating no triggers are found and options to create a trigger or connect a repository.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752875476/notes-assets/images/GCP-DevOps-Project-Connecting-Github-repo-to-cloudbuild/google-cloud-build-triggers-interface.jpg) *** ## 5. Connect Your GitHub Repository 1. On **Manage repositories**, click **Connect repository**. 2. Choose **GitHub** and press **Continue**—you’ll be redirected to GitHub for authentication. ![The image shows a Google Cloud Build interface for managing repositories, with a sidebar for navigation and a panel for connecting a repository, including options for selecting a source like GitHub or Bitbucket.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752875478/notes-assets/images/GCP-DevOps-Project-Connecting-Github-repo-to-cloudbuild/google-cloud-build-repository-management.jpg) 3. On GitHub: * Install the **Google Cloud Build** app. * Select **Only select repositories** and pick your repo (e.g., `GCP DevOps project`). * Click **Install** and authorize. ![The image shows a Google Cloud Build interface for managing repositories, with a sidebar for navigation and a panel for connecting a GitHub repository. The panel includes options to select a source, authenticate, and select a repository, with a prompt to install Google Cloud Build on GitHub.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752875479/notes-assets/images/GCP-DevOps-Project-Connecting-Github-repo-to-cloudbuild/google-cloud-build-interface-repositories.jpg) 4. Return to the Cloud Console: * Verify your GitHub account and repository selection. * Accept terms and click **Connect**. * Optionally, skip trigger creation by clicking **Done** for now. ![The image shows a GitHub page for installing Google Cloud Build, with options to select repository access and permissions. A dropdown menu is visible on the right, showing account options for the user.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752875480/notes-assets/images/GCP-DevOps-Project-Connecting-Github-repo-to-cloudbuild/github-google-cloud-build-installation.jpg) ![The image shows a Google Cloud Build interface where a repository connection process is being completed, with options to create triggers for automated builds. The right panel confirms a repository connection and provides trigger configuration options.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752875482/notes-assets/images/GCP-DevOps-Project-Connecting-Github-repo-to-cloudbuild/google-cloud-build-repository-connection.jpg) *** ## 6. Verify the Connection Back on **Manage repositories**, your GitHub repo should now appear. This confirms Cloud Build is linked and ready for triggers. *** Next, you’ll create a `cloudbuild.yaml` file to define your build steps—compiling code, running tests, and pushing Docker images automatically. ## Further Reading * [Cloud Build Triggers](https://cloud.google.com/build/docs/automating-builds/create-manage-triggers) * [Google Cloud Build Documentation](https://cloud.google.com/build/docs) * [GitHub Cloud Build App on GitHub](https://github.com/apps/google-cloud-build)