| RUNTIME_VERSION | The TPU VM runtime version to use. For example, use `v2-alpha-tpuv6e` for a VM loaded with one or more v6e TPU(s). For more information see [TPU VM images]. |
| SERVICE_ACCOUNT | The email address for your service account. You can find it in the IAM Cloud Console under *Service Accounts*. For example: `tpu-service-account@<your_project_ID>.iam.gserviceaccount.com` |
Connect to your TPU using SSH:
Connect to your TPU VM using SSH:
```bash
gcloud compute tpus tpu-vm ssh TPU_NAME --zone ZONE
gcloud compute tpus tpu-vm ssh TPU_NAME --project PROJECT_ID --zone ZONE