gce/BP_EXT/2024_001
Instance has a public ip address
Product: Compute Engine
Rule class: BP_EXT - (Extended) Best practice, opinionated recommendation
Description
If the Compute Engine instance does not have a public ip address, then the SSH button will be disabled in the SSH in browser UI.
The SSH button in the Google Cloud Console is disabled if the instance does not have a public IP address.
Remediation
A variety of resolutions are available (especially when assigning a external IP is not a option): Internal IP options
Further information
Documentation for external IP is also available.