Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge — latest two major versions)
- A valid email address you can access to verify your account
- (Optional) Your company name and logo if you plan to configure organizational branding
Steps to Get Started
Create Your Account
Navigate to app.google.com/signup and fill out the registration form with your name, email address, and a strong password. Once you submit the form, Google will send a verification email to the address you provided.Open that email and click Verify Email Address. If the email doesn’t arrive within a couple of minutes, check your spam folder or click Resend Verification Email on the confirmation screen.
Name Your Organization
After verifying your email, you’ll be prompted to set up your organization. Enter your company or team name in the provided field — this is what your teammates will see when they log in.Next, choose a URL slug for your workspace. This becomes the subdomain used to access your workspace (e.g.,
your-company.google.com). Slugs must be lowercase, contain only letters, numbers, and hyphens, and be unique across the platform. You can change your display name later, but the URL slug is permanent once set.Choose a Plan
Google offers three plan tiers designed to fit teams of every size:
Select the plan that fits your current needs — you can upgrade at any time from Settings → Billing without losing any data.
| Plan | Best For | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Individuals & small teams | Up to 3 projects, 1 GB storage, community support |
| Pro | Growing teams | Unlimited projects, 50 GB storage, priority support, advanced analytics |
| Enterprise | Large organizations | Custom storage, SSO, audit logs, SLA, dedicated support |
Create Your First Project
From the main dashboard, click the + New Project button in the top-right corner. Give your project a descriptive name so teammates can identify it at a glance.Then set the project visibility:
- Private — Only you can see and access the project until you explicitly invite others.
- Team — All members of your organization can view and contribute.
- Public — Anyone with the link can view the project (read-only for non-members).
Invite Team Members
Head to Settings → Team using the navigation sidebar. Click Invite Members and enter the email addresses of your teammates — you can paste multiple addresses separated by commas.Assign each invitee a role before sending:
- Admin — Full control, including billing and settings.
- Editor — Can create and modify records and projects.
- Viewer — Read-only access across the workspace.
Configure Notifications
Go to Settings → Notifications to control how and when Google alerts you about important activity. You can configure notifications at both the workspace level and on individual projects.Available channels include:
- Email — Receive digests or real-time alerts for comments, assignments, and status changes.
- Slack — Connect your Slack workspace via the integration panel and route alerts to specific channels.
- In-app — Always-on notification bell in the top navigation bar.
What’s Next
With your workspace set up, your team invited, and notifications configured, you’re ready to explore what Google can do. Here are the most common next steps for new users:Authentication
Generate your first API key and learn how to authenticate securely with the Google API from any HTTP client or SDK.
Explore the Dashboard
Get familiar with the main dashboard — pin your favorite views, customize widgets, and track team activity at a glance.