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Creating a service account and obtaining API keys via Google Cloud Console is a multi-step process. Here is a detailed guide to help you navigate these steps. You can add screenshots to each step to make the guide clearer.

Step 1: Logging into Google Cloud Console​

  1. Open your browser and go to Google Cloud Console.
  2. Log in with your Google account. If you don't have one, you will need to create one.

Step 2: Creating a New Project​

  1. In the Google Cloud Console dashboard, click on the project selector at the top of the page.

  2. Click on 'New Project'.

  3. Enter a name for your project, and, if necessary, select an organization.

  4. Click on 'Create'.

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Step 3: Creating a Service Account​

  1. In the Google Cloud Console navigation menu, go to 'IAM & Admin' > 'Service Accounts'.

  2. Click on 'Create a service account'.

  3. Enter a name and description for the service account.

  4. Click on 'Create'.

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Step 4: Assigning Roles to the Service Account (Optional)​

  1. On the 'Grant this service account access to project' screen, select an appropriate role. For example, for Google Sheets integration, you might choose 'Sheets Editor'.
  2. Click on 'Continue'.

Step 5: Creating the Service Account Key​

  1. On the service account details page, click on 'Add key' then 'Create new key'.
  2. Choose the key format (JSON is recommended) and click on 'Create'.
  3. A JSON file containing your key will be downloaded to your computer. Keep this file safe.

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Step 6: Enabling Necessary APIs (if needed)​

  1. In the navigation menu, go to 'APIs & Services' > 'Library'.
  2. Search for and enable the APIs needed for your project. For example, for Google Sheets, search for and enable the Google Sheets API.

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Conclusion​

You now have a service account with an API key that you can use to authenticate your applications with Google Cloud services. Make sure to keep your key safe and not share it publicly.