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Create Our First VPC in Google Cloud

In Google Cloud, we have to start our learning process at the foundation! This is where Virtual Private Cloud networks (VPCs) come into play. Virtual Private Cloud networks help you build the house for all your resources, and help provide the networking for all of your services.

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Level
Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 15m
Last updated
Clock icon Sep 01, 2025

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  1. Challenge

    Create the VPC

    1. From Google Cloud console's main navigation, choose VPC Network.
    2. Click Create VPC Network.
    3. Give your VPC a name.
    4. On Subnets, click Custom. Give a unique name to your subnet.
    5. Set Region to US-Central-1.
    6. Set you IP Address range to 10.0.1.0/24.
    7. Click Done.
    8. Click Create.
  2. Challenge

    Verify the VPC Has Been Created

    1. Click Create VPC Network.
    2. You should see the VPC name that you have created.

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