Installing CloudM

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the CloudM platform directly from the Google Workspace Marketplace.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

1. Super Administrator Access

You must be signed in with a Google Workspace Super Administrator account to install the CloudM app.

Recommended: Use a dedicated "Service Admin" User Account 
While you can use your personal Super Admin account, we recommend using a dedicated user account (e.g., cloudm-admin@yourdomain.com) for the installation.

Why?

• Primary Administrator: The account used for installation becomes the primary CloudM Administrator.

• Audit Logs: This account will appear in Google Workspace logs whenever CloudM performs actions or syncs data. Using a dedicated account makes it clear in the logs that a "service" performed the change rather than a specific person.

• Continuity: If a specific person leaves the company and their account is deleted, the CloudM connection may break. A dedicated account ensures long-term stability.

2. Installation Scope

The application must be installed for Everyone at your organization (all users on the domain) to ensure the platform has the necessary permissions to manage domain-wide data.

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to add CloudM to your Google Workspace environment.

1. Access the Marketplace

   Navigate to the Google Workspace Marketplace listing for CloudM. You can do this using one of the following methods:

   • Direct Link: Click here to go directly to the CloudM app page.
   • Admin Console:
     1. Open admin.google.com and sign in.
     2. Navigate to Apps > Google Workspace Marketplace apps > Apps list.
     3. Click Install App.
     4. Search for "CloudM" and select the application tile.

2. Initiate Installation

   On the CloudM app listing page, click the Admin Install button.

   

3. Confirm Installation

   A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation. Click Continue to proceed.

   

4. Select Scope

   The application must be installed for Everyone at your organization (all users) on the domain.

   

5. Grant Permissions

   Review the data access permissions required for CloudM to function correctly on your domain. Scroll to the bottom of the window, check the agreement box, and click Finish (or Allow).

6. Complete Setup

   Once confirmed, Google Workspace will display a confirmation screen indicating the app has been installed.

Launching the Application

Once installed, you can access CloudM directly through your Google account:

1. Open a new browser tab or refresh your current page.
2. Click the Google App Launcher icon (the 9-dot grid or "waffle" icon) located in the top right corner of the browser.
3. Scroll down the list of apps until you locate CloudM.
4. Click the icon to launch the platform.

Alternatively, you can go to https://automate.cloudm.io.