use cloud shell to get around json issue.

Hi Chrispe, I think you are referring to JSON payload issue while creating instance templates…you are correct, it works. Also, I have added some more details on the issue here.

https://acloud.guru/forums/gcp-certified-associate-cloud-engineer/discussion/-MQXw9nv9kYVSrEChtzp/i_get_anerror%22invalid_json_p  

Hope this helps!