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[New Account - MULTI LICENSE ACCOUNT SET UP](https://helpdesk.counselmore.com/account-set-up?hsLang=en#new-account-multi-license-account-set-up) # Multi License - Managers, Part II, Google Drive Setup & Connect ## Multi License - Managers, Part II, Google Drive Setup & Connect ### **![Multi Title card](https://helpdesk.counselmore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IStock%20Purchased/Multi%20Title%20card.png?width=670&height=282&name=Multi%20Title%20card.png)** ### **MULTI LICENSE ACCOUNTS** #### **GOOGLEDRIVEPREFERENCESMUST BE SELECTED PRIOR TO CONNECTION** #### **Did you choose your Google Drive option yet?** ![gdconfig](https://helpdesk.counselmore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gdconfig.png?width=520&height=411&name=gdconfig.png) **Find out your Options:** [Google Drive choices as a Multi Counselor.](https://helpdesk.counselmore.com/multi-license-managers-part-i-google-drive-options-explained?hsLang=en)  Be sure to choose what is best for your team, long term.  Follow these instructions or [meet with a member](https://helpdesk.counselmore.com/troubleshoot-schedule-a-zoom-call?hsLang=en) of our super friendly support team, who will guide you through which buttons to press.  There are appointment times available everyday. ### **Creating The Google Drive Folder Structure** Decide your Google Drive option **Open two tabs:** your company's Google Drive and your CM account, sign into to both accounts. The Google Drive account that you choose will have a benign company email address. Such as "**info@yourcompany.com**" or "**hello@yourcompany.com**", one that is recognizable by all clients but not assigned to any one staff member.    **See image below: The root of the Google Drive is "My Drive" from there:**   Create 1 folder called Counsel**More**. Inside the Counsel**More** folder, create 2 folders:  Master Folders & Student Records                                                   *![cmgd](https://helpdesk.counselmore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cmgd.png?width=500&height=229&name=cmgd.png)* ### **Connect Google & CM** Leave your Google drive tab - Return to your Counsel**More** app. *tab.* 1. Goto Settings (top right hand corner) 2. Goto Google Drive (see on far left menu) 3. Click Authorize Google Drive. 4. New white window opens, sign in to the company Google Drive. 5. A permissions window will open, click Allow. Allow permissions so the CounselMore+Google magic can work. 6. You will be automatically returned to the CounselMore app. 7. **You should see that you are now signed in. Your CM account and company Google Drive are now connected.** **![gdsignin](https://helpdesk.counselmore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gdsignin.png?width=597&height=247&name=gdsignin.png)** #### **Link the Student Records Storage Folder** 1. In the same CM account window, under the section, "Folders Configuration", click the button labeled "**Add Client Storage Folder**" ![addclientstorage](https://helpdesk.counselmore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/addclientstorage.png?width=670&height=162&name=addclientstorage.png) 2. A new window will open (this is your Google drive directory) you will see your recently created CounselMore folder. 3. Double Click the Counsel**More** folder 4. You will see the Student Records Folder, **Single Click** the Student Records folder. 5. Click the blue button at the bottom of the window labeled "Select" 6. You will be automatically returned to your CM account. 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