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    How to Create and Host a Server-Side Google Tag Manager Container on Taggian

    July 10, 2025
    5 min read
    Tutorial

    Server-side tagging gives you more control, better performance, and improved data privacy for your analytics and marketing tags. With Taggian, you can host your Google Tag Manager (sGTM) container entirely in the EU with an easy-to-use interface.

    This guide walks you through the full setup.

    Step 1: Create a Server-Side GTM Container

    It looks like a long code string, for example:

    Container Config
    aWQ9R1RNLVBG...
    Belangrijk

    Step 2: Create a Free Account on Taggian.io

    Step 3: Create a Container in Taggian and Insert Your Config ID

    Success

    Step 4: Add a Custom Domain

    To make tracking requests look more natural and brand-aligned, add a custom subdomain:

    Final Check

    Your sGTM container is live on Taggian.

    You've added your custom domain.

    You can now configure tags, triggers, and variables in GTM, pointing data collection to your new domain.

    This completes your setup! You're ready to benefit from faster, more reliable, and more privacy-friendly tracking using Taggian.

    Ready to Get Started?

    Start your free trial with Taggian today and experience the benefits of managed sGTM hosting.

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