Google Cloud Console billing, reports and alerts

Step 1

Log in to Google Cloud Console with your AccessID and password. Under Quick Access, click Billing.

Step 2

Click Go to linked billing account.

Step 3

You will be taken to the billing Overview page for your project. Use the navigation menu on the left-hand side to make a selection.

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  • Reports: Customize with dates, folders, services, projects, locations and labels. Forecasted reports can also be made.
  • Budgets: Can be created to avoid exceeding certain amounts.
    • Click Create budget.
    • Enter the Scope information with a budget name, the time range and resources.
    • Click Next and select the budget type (specified amount or last month's spend). If you are using a specified amount, enter the dollar amount in the Target amount text entry field.
    • Click Next and specify alert thresholds and notifications.
    • Click Finish. You will be redirected to the Budgets & alerts page, where you will now see the budget name listed. 
  • Anomalies: Show deviations in costs based on past spending patterns.  A report will display if one is detected. If none are detected, an icon of an empty canvas will appear.

No anomalies detected image