How to Install and run Google Cloud Shell in Termux?

Introduction :

Google Cloud Shell is a powerful tool that allows developers to manage cloud resources directly from a browser. For ethical hackers and cybersecurity enthusiasts, it can be used for:

• ✔️ Cloud penetration testing
• ✔️ Running security audits on cloud systems
• ✔️ Automating cybersecurity tasks
• ✔️ Securely accessing cloud-based tools

In this guide, I'll show you how to install and configure Google Cloud Shell in Termux and use it for ethical hacking purposes.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide 

Step 1: Download & Install Termux 

First, download and install Termux on your device. You can get the latest version from F-Droid:

🔗 Download Termux

Step 2: Setting Up Termux 

After installing Termux, open it and run the following commands one by one:

termux-setup-storage apt update && apt upgrade pkg up -y && pkg install openssl pkg install curl pkg install python pkg install openssh Step 3: Install Google Cloud SDK 

Now, install the Google Cloud SDK by running:

curl https://sdk.cloud.google.com | bash 

Once the installation is complete, exit Termux and restart the application.

Step 4: Configure Google Cloud SDK 

Now, run the following command to install additional components:

gcloud components install gsutil gcloud init --console-only 

After running this command, you will receive a long URL.

Copy the URL and open it in a browser. Select your Google account. You will see a verification code on the next page. Copy it. Paste the verification code into Termux.

Step 5: Run Google Cloud Shell 

Finally, run this command to start Google Cloud Shell:

gcloud alpha cloud-shell ssh 

Now you have successfully set up Google Cloud Shell in Termux! 🚀

Fast Installation Method 

If you want a quicker installation, use this one-liner command:

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y && pkg install curl wget which -y && pkg up -y openssl curl python openssh && curl https://sdk.cloud.google.com | bash 

🔄 Restart Termux, then run:

gcloud components install gsutil && gcloud init --console-only && gcloud alpha cloud-shell ssh 

Follow the same steps for account verification, and you're good to go!

Google Cloud Shell can be useful in ethical hacking for:

• ✅ Cloud Security Audits – Run security assessments on cloud environments.
• ✅ Run script all times (Python, Shell)
• ✅ Penetration Testing – Test for vulnerabilities in cloud-based applications.
• ✅ Automated Exploits – Use scripts and automation tools to identify weaknesses.
• ✅ Data Forensics – Analyze logs and cloud activity for security threats.
• ✅ High rate GPU for password creaking. 
• ✅ OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) – Gather public information about targets.

⚠️ Note: This guide is for educational purposes only. Always get proper authorization before performing security tests. Misuse of these techniques is illegal.

Conclusion :

With Google Cloud Shell installed on Termux, you can now manage cloud resources, automate security tasks, and conduct ethical hacking research from your mobile device. This setup is perfect for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and penetration testers.