> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://prod-mint.classiq.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Execution on Google Cloud Platform

Classiq offers execution on a GPU based simulator that is located in the Google Cloud Platform.

<Tip>
  This simulator doesn't require an account on GCP.
</Tip>

## Simulator Usage

Execution on this simulator requires specific license permissions.
Before first use, contact [Classiq support](mailto:support@classiq.io).

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="SDK">
    ```python theme={null}
    from classiq import GCPBackendPreferences

    preferences = GCPBackendPreferences(backend_name="cuquantum")
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="IDE">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/classiq/xLAFEkBDpT-na34E/user-guide/resources/execution_google_nvidia_simulator.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xLAFEkBDpT-na34E&q=85&s=7bc52bd91e64320fbac4f0e1306b61af" alt="Opening info tab" width="506" height="63" data-path="user-guide/resources/execution_google_nvidia_simulator.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Supported Backends

Included simulators:

* "cuquantum"
* "cuquantum\_statevector"