Set Consent Requirements for Client-Side Tags

Discover how to configure your GTM client-side tags to comply with consent rules

Container settings

  • Start from your Google Tag Manager homepage and make sure you're in the "Admin" tab.

  • Go to the "Container" section on the Admin page and select "Container Settings."

  • In the Container Settings of your Google Tag Manager, proceed to the "Additional Settings" section on the page.

    • Check the box labeled "Enable consent overview."

    • Please make sure to save your changes by clicking the "Save" button located in the upper right corner of the page.

  • Start from your Google Tag Manager homepage and select the "Tags" tab.

  • Find the shield icon in the upper right corner of the Tags section and click on it.

  • Choose all the tags you want, then click the shield icon located in the upper right corner of the page.

  • Decide if the tags need consent. If consent is required, specify the type of consent necessary for the tags to trigger.

  • Ensure that you save any changes by clicking the "Save" button located in the upper right corner of the page.

Publish

  • Once you have completed all your desired changes, go to the "Workspace" tab in Google Tag Manager.

  • Next, click the "Submit" button located in the upper right corner of the page.

    • A confirmation window will appear; make sure to click the "Publish" button in the upper right corner of the window.

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