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Part 1: Generating Your Google Cloud JSON Integration File

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First, you will need to create a .JSON file in order to have the respective students added to the District and linked to the school. 

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During this process, you can have Teachers and Admins added as well

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Adding the respective JSON file is a four-stage process requiring Super Administrator access to both your Google Cloud Console and Google Workspace Admin Console. Finally, you will upload the JSON file to the Mobile Guardian District dashboard.

Part 1: The Google Cloud Console

  1. Log in to Google Cloud Console:
    • Log in as a Super Admin user at Google Cloud Console. This email address will also be referenced in the Mobile Guardian District dashboard at a later stage.
  2. Select Project:
    • Click on "Select Project".
    • Choose the relevant organisation from the drop-down list and click "New Project".
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  1. Create a Project:
    • Give your project a name that you will recognise in the future and click "Create".
    • Once the project is successfully created, you will see a confirmation on the top right.
    • Ensure you are now switched to the newly created project.
  1. Enable Admin SDK API:
    • In the search field, search for "Admin SDK API" and select the API.
    • Click "Manage" or ”Enable”.
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  1. Create Credentials:
    • Click on the "Credentials" tab, then "Create credentials".
    • Choose "Service account" from the drop-down menu.
    • Enter a service account name and click "Create and Continue".
    • From the "Role" drop-down menu, select "Quick Access" > "Owner", then click "Continue".
    • Granting user access is optional, so you may click "Done".
  1. Manage Credentials:
  • Click on "Manage service accounts".
  • Select the three dots and click on "Manage details".
  • Expand "Advanced settings".
  • Google Workspace Domain-wide Delegation is enabled by default.
  • Copy the Client ID and save it to a notepad for later use.
  1. Add Key:
    • Select "Keys".
    • Click on "Add key" and select "Create new key".
    • From the pop-up screen, ensure the JSON option is selected and click "Create" to download the JSON file.
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Important This file contains the credentials needed to link your systems. Keep it in a secure location; you will be prompted to upload it to your Mobile Guardian District Dashboard in a later step.

Congratulations, you have completed Part 1 involving the Google Cloud Console. You are now ready to move on to Part 2, Google Apps for Education Admin Console.

 

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