Register with Terraform Cloud

last update: 2024.09.30

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Register with Terraform Cloud

To validate or deploy the infrastructure drawn in the Cloud Studio canvas, integration with a Terraform Cloud account is required. Additionally, integration with a Terraform Cloud account must be preceded by linking either a Github account or a Gitlab account.

What is Terraform Cloud?

Terraform Cloud is a managed service for Terraform that supports infrastructure automation and collaboration. It centralizes the management of remote state storage, planning, and applying changes, while facilitating teamwork.

 

After signing up and logging into Terraform Cloud, click on the Profile Icon - Account settings in the left sidebar.

 

2. Click on Tokens at the bottom of the left sidebar, then click the Create an API token button on the right.

 

3. Enter a Description to identify the token later, set the Token Expiration, and then click the Generate token button.

 

4. Review the issued token.

 

caution

The issued token cannot be viewed again, so make sure to save it securely.

 

5. Return to the main screen of Terraform Cloud and click the Create organization button.

 

6. Enter the Organization name and click the Create organization button.

 

caution

The Organization name must be unique globally.

 

7. In Cloud Studio, click on My Page - Plugin, then click the + button to link your Terraform Cloud account.

 

caution

Integration with a Terraform Cloud account can only be done after linking either a Github account or a Gitlab account in advance.

 

8. Enter the issued Terraform Cloud Token, then click the Add button.

 

9. After integration, select the Organization created in Terraform Cloud, and all tasks will be completed.