> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.storelocator.secomapp.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.storelocator.secomapp.com/budget-settings.md).

# Budget Settings

Set your budget so that Google does not deduct more than you want and that you are able to use the $200 that is provided by Google for free.

➜ Go to [Google Cloud Platform](https://console.cloud.google.com/home/dashboard) ➜ Open Menu ➜ Click the **Billing** tab.

![Screenshot\_1.png](https://secomapp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/360033261051/Screenshot_1.png)

➜ Next, click the **Budgets & alerts** tab in the left menu.

![Screenshot\_2.png](https://secomapp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/360033261071/Screenshot_2.png)

➜ Click the **Create budget** button to get started creating a budget.

![Screenshot\_3.png](https://secomapp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/360033270012/Screenshot_3.png)

A new setting window shows up. ➜ Enter the **Budget name** and **Budget amount .**

➜ For example $200 and remember to tick **Include credit as a budget expense** option. If you forget to tick this option, you cannot use your free credit. 

➜ Finally, click **“Save”** to save all settings.

![Screenshot\_4.png](https://secomapp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/360033270032/Screenshot_4.png)