Clarify why authentication failures might be happening and direct users to documentation (#1478)

Co-authored-by: Scott Densmore <scottdensmore@mac.com>
Co-authored-by: matt korwel <matt.korwel@gmail.com>
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Marat Boshernitsan
2025-06-25 09:11:54 -07:00
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@@ -22,10 +22,16 @@ The Gemini CLI requires you to authenticate with Google's AI services. On initia
source ~/.bashrc
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3. **Login with Google Workspace**
3. **<a id="workspace-gca"></a>Login with Google (Gemini Code Assist for Workspace or licensed Code Assist users):**
- Use this option to log in with the **Google Workspace Accounts**. This is a paid service for businesses and organizations that provides a suite of productivity tools, including a custom email domain (e.g. your-name@your-company.com), enhanced security features, and administrative controls. These accounts are often managed by an employer or school.
- Google Workspace Account must first configure a Google Cloud Project Id to use, [enable the Gemini for Cloud API](https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/discover/set-up-gemini#enable-api) and [configure access permissions](https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/discover/set-up-gemini#grant-iam). You can temporarily set the environment variable in your current shell session using the following command:
(For more information, see: https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/resources/faqs#gcp-project-requirement)
- Use this option if:
1. You have a Google Workspace account. Google Workspace is a paid service for businesses and organizations that provides a suite of productivity tools, including a custom email domain (e.g. your-name@your-company.com), enhanced security features, and administrative controls. These accounts are often managed by an employer or school.
2. You are a licensed Code Assist user. This can happen if you have previously purchased a Code Assist license or have acquired one through Google Developer Program.
- If you fall into one of these categories, you must first configure a Google Cloud Project Id to use, [enable the Gemini for Cloud API](https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/discover/set-up-gemini#enable-api) and [configure access permissions](https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/discover/set-up-gemini#grant-iam). You can temporarily set the environment variable in your current shell session using the following command:
```bash
export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
```