NewConsoleAPI
New signups must verify their email address before creating their first project. Existing accounts are unaffected.
What changed
After signing up, you'll see a banner in the Console with a "Resend verification email" button. Clicking the verification link in your inbox unlocks the rest of the account immediately — across every open tab. You can still explore the Console while verification is pending; project and service creation just waits for the link.
If you call the API before verifying, you'll get a clear email_verification_required error (HTTP 409) with a link to the docs.
Why this matters
Cuts down on signup spam and accidental typos in email addresses — and means support tickets reach the right inbox the first time.