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Container → Create Container

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Overview

This node operation creates a new Google Tag Manager (GTM) Container within a specified GTM Account. It is useful for users who want to programmatically manage their GTM containers, such as automating container creation for different projects or environments.

Use Case Examples

  1. Creating a new GTM Container in a specific account to organize tags, triggers, and variables for a website or app.
  2. Automating the setup of GTM containers for multiple client accounts in a marketing agency.

Properties

Name Meaning
Account ID The GTM Account ID where the container will be created.
Request Body The JSON object containing the details of the container to be created, such as container name, usage context, and other configuration settings.

Output

JSON

  • containerId - The unique identifier of the newly created GTM Container.
  • name - The name of the created GTM Container.
  • usageContext - The usage context(s) of the container, e.g., web, AMP, Android, iOS.
  • publicId - The public ID of the container used in GTM snippets.

Dependencies

  • Google Tag Manager API OAuth2 credentials

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Account ID is provided; otherwise, the operation will fail with a missing parameter error.
  • Verify that the OAuth2 credentials for Google Tag Manager API are correctly configured and authorized.
  • Check the request body JSON for required fields and correct formatting to avoid API errors.
  • Common error messages include missing required parameters (e.g., Account ID) or authorization failures, which can be resolved by providing the necessary inputs and valid credentials.

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