Google Tag Manager - Getting Started
- George Apostolov
Google Tag Manager - Getting Started: step-by-step guide
Go to the Accounts tab and click on Create Account
Add Account Name here e.g. company name.
Add Container name. e.g. your website's domain
Hit Create
Accept the Terms by checking the box here
Hit Yes to view the Code snippet
Click here to copy the head code
Click here to copy the body code
Paste code snippets before <head> and after the <body> section of your web page's HTML output.
Click here if you want to view the code snippet again
Use this field to enter your website url and test your code
Quick answer: To set up Google Tag Manager, go to the Accounts tab and create an account, add your account and container names, and click Create. Accept the terms, view the code snippet, copy the head and body code, paste them into your web page HTML, and enter your website URL to test.
About this Google tutorial
Create a new account and container in Google Tag Manager, then install the provided code snippets in your web page HTML to start tracking. This guide covers google Tag Manager - Getting Started in 11 steps, starting with "Go to the Accounts tab and click on Create Account" and finishing with "Use this field to enter your website url and test your code". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Google interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does google Tag Manager - Getting Started take?
11 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Google data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Google. Related guides: How to Use the Google Calendar Pack in Coda, Verify Google Search Console and Google Forms - Analytics. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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