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

Enable GTM Consent Overview

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

• 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.
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• Choose all the tags you want, then click the shield icon located in the upper right corner of the page.
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• 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.
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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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Updated on: 02/06/2025