Before you can use a new backend or HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud integration, you must first...

The terraform init command is required before using a new backend or integrating with HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud.

terraform init initializes the working directory and sets up the backend, downloading necessary provider plugins and modules.

If the backend configuration changes, Terraform willrequirere-initialization to apply those changes.

Without running terraform init, Terraform willfailto use a new backend or remote Terraform Cloud workspace.

Official Terraform Documentation Reference:

terraform init - HashiCorp Documentation