What is the first step to configure Private Google Access?

To configure Private Google Access, the initial step involves routing traffic to Google APIs IP ranges. This is essential because Private Google Access enables your virtual machine (VM) instances in a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) to privately access Google services using internal IPs, without requiring external IP addresses. By establishing routes to the designated IP ranges for Google APIs, you guarantee that the VMs can reach these services securely and privately over Google's network.

Setting up on-premises firewall rules is important for ensuring that traffic between your on-premises environment and the cloud is secure, but it is not the first step in configuring Private Google Access specifically. Calling Google support may be useful for troubleshooting or guidance but is not part of the foundational steps needed for configuration. Connecting your network through a public internet gateway pertains to establishing a public rather than private connection and does not relate to the configuration of Private Google Access, which relies on the internal infrastructure of the VPC.