How the Confluent Cloud Connection Works

After you configure the Confluent Cloud connection in CloudZero, you can view Confluent cost and usage data alongside other Cost Sources in the Explorer.

To set up a Confluent Cloud connection, complete the following steps:

1. Create a service account in Confluent.
2. Create an API key for the service account.
3. Configure the connector in CloudZero.

Prerequisites for the Confluent Cloud Connection

• OrganizationAdmin or higher level access for the Confluent Organization you want to connect
• Ability to create a Confluent service account with BillingAdmin access
• Ability to generate an API key for the Confluent service account

Step 1: Create Confluent Service Account

1. Log in to Confluent Cloud and navigate to the Accounts and access page from the top right menu:

   

2. In the Accounts tab, select Service accounts and click Add service account:

   

3. Enter a name and description for the service account and click Next:

   

4. Select the top level Organization in the left sidebar, then click Add role assignment:

   

5. Select the BillingAdmin role from the role list and click Add.

6. Confirm that BillingAdmin appears in the Roles assigned section, then click Next:

   

7. Review the service account information, then click Create service account:

   

Step 2: Create API Key

1. In Confluent Cloud, navigate to the API Keys page from the top right menu.

2. Click the Add API key button.

3. Select Service account as the account for the API key.

4. In the Existing account section, choose the service account you created in the previous step, then click Next:

   

5. Select the Cloud resource management resource scope and click Next.

6. Optionally, enter a name and description for your API key, then click Create API key:

   

7. You’ll see your new API key and secret. Copy and save both the API key and secret immediately. You won't be able to view the secret again after closing this dialog.

   

Step 3: Create Confluent Cloud Connection in CloudZero

1. Log in to CloudZero and navigate to Settings > Cloud Integrations.

2. Click Add Connection and select Confluent.

3. Paste the Confluent service account API key and secret into the Confluent API Key and Confluent API Secret fields:

   

4. Click Continue.

CloudZero will validate your credentials and begin importing Confluent cost data. Once connected, view your Confluent costs in the Explorer alongside your other cloud costs.