> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gradenudge.bensresearch.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gradenudge.bensresearch.com/usage-details/running-grade-nudge-for-the-first-time.md).

# Running Grade Nudge for the First Time

Most users of Grade Nudge use a standard Google account capable of sending email.  These Google accounts are often issued by the user's institution.  Users at the University of Nebraska have an unusual setup and should [follow the instructions here](/university-of-nebraska-specific-instructions/setting-up-nu-gsuite-accounts.md) and return to this page once complete.

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When running Grade Nudge for the first time, Google will ask your permission for Grade Nudge to use your Google account.  Before you start, navigate to a Google property such as [drive.google.com](https://drive.google.com/) to make sure you are logged in with the Google account you want to use with Grade Nudge. If you are logged into multiple Google accounts, please [create a different profile in Google Chrome so that you are logged into a single Google account](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2364824?hl=en\&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop).  &#x20;

Once you are logged into the Google account you want to use with Grade Nudge, navigate to the [Grade Nudge website](https://bensresearch.com/nudge) and click the "Web App" button.  If this is the first time you are running the app, you will see this screen:

<figure><img src="/files/wnP4zQmDB4Y0U0WpGdZ8" alt="Grade Nudge Review Permissions" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Click the button that says "Review Permissions." This will trigger this screen:

<figure><img src="/files/2oCtObSHcvgAiYG4UkfK" alt="Choose Account" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

This screen lists the Google accounts that you are logged into. If you see more than one, it is recommended that you [setup a separate Chrome profile](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2364824?hl=en\&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop) and start the steps on this screen over.   Select the account. The next screen confirms this selection:

<figure><img src="/files/gxsq9uzLJcmCoIWId6Cx" alt="Confirm account" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Click "Continue." This will ask you to review the permissions necessary for Grade Nudge:

<figure><img src="/files/DMZSZGrs2CRry0UEwN5X" alt="List permissions" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

This screen lists the permissions necessary for Grade Nudge to execute.  Click allow. This will bring you to the main interface. [Your next step is to review the program overview](/usage-details/program_overview.md).