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# How to create a Gmail OAuth Client ID
Applies to: QLM Pro v17
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Go to the [Google Cloud Platform Console](https://console.developers.google.com/) and sign in as an administrator.
* From the main dashboard, click **Create Project**.
* Enter a project name and select your organization
* Select your new project and go to the **API & Services** section
* Click **+ Enable APIS and Services**
* Enter Gmail in the search field, select the Gmail API option then click **Enable**.
* To create an OAuth Client ID, select Credentials
* Click Create Credentials and select OAuth Client ID
* Set the Application type to Desktop and Click Create
* Make a copy of the Client ID and the Client Secret and store them in a secure location. You will need them to configure QLM.
* Configure the OAuth Consent Screen. This step is required to verify your app registration with Google. Once the app is verified, you should be able to send emails from QLM.
