Cant create Serverless VPC access due to CPU quota??

[jmoreno844]

I'm new to Google Cloud and currently exploring the platform using the free credits provided to learn. So far, I've only deployed a single Google Cloud Run container for my React/Next.js frontend application. Beyond that, I've set up a minimal database instance using the shared CPU option.

I'm now attempting to create a Serverless VPC Access connector named "test-vpc-connector" in the us-east1 region, but I'm encountering an "Insufficient CPU quota in region" error.

""Create VPC connector "test-vpc-connector" (us-east1)
6 minutes ago

Operation failed: Insufficient CPU quota in region.""

I've tried troubleshooting this by checking the quotas in the Google Cloud Console under "IAM & Admin" -> "Quotas." I searched for "Serverless VPC Access API" under the "Service" filter, but I only see quotas related to "Read requests per minute" and "Write requests per minute." I haven't found any CPU-related quotas listed under this service, nor under general Compute Engine CPU quotas that seem relevant, especially considering I haven't created any VMs or other significant compute resources besides my Cloud Run service and minimal database.

As a new user, I'm unsure what steps to take next. I even attempted to contact Google Sales support, as suggested in some forums, but was directed to "Google for Education" sales when I explained I was a student using the platform for learning. Unfortunately, the "Google for Education" contact options seem geared towards university staff, not students.

Could anyone offer guidance on how to resolve this "Insufficient CPU quota" error for Serverless VPC Access? Is there a specific quota I'm missing, or is there something else I need to configure as a new user on the free tier? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help.

[ronnelg]

Hi @jmoreno844, 

Welcome to Google Cloud Community!

Since you’re using the Google Cloud free trial, the CPU quota was limited only. Some new accounts and projects have a global CPUs (All Regions) quota. That quota applies to all regions and is measured as a sum of all your vCPUs in all regions. You can see it using the filter "name: CPUs (all regions)".

Also, you cannot request a quota increase as it is one of the exceptions of the free trial credits, you can see it under the Program coverage section. To solve this, you need to upgrade to a paid Cloud Billing account.

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