> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.getmesa.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.getmesa.com/connect/google-analytics-4.md).

# Google Analytics 4

### Connection <a href="#connect" id="connect"></a>

When you're setting up your first workflow with Google Analytics 4, you'll need to add your **Google Analytics Measurement ID** and **API Secret** so that Google Analytics 4 is a connected app within MESA.

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Read the following to locate those 2 values. These next steps assume that you already have a Google Analytics 4 property. If you do not have one already, [please create one](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9744165#zippy=%2Cin-this-article).

1\. Sign in to your [Google Analytics Account](https://analytics.google.com/).

2\. Click on **Admin** from the left-hand sidebar.

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3\. Ensure that you have the correct Account selected under **Account**.

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4\. Ensure that you have the correct Property selected under **Property**.

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5\. Under Data collection and modification, select **Data Streams**.

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6\. Click on your preferred Data Stream. If you don't already have one, add a new stream.

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7\. Locate where it says **Measurement ID** in the Stream details section. Click on the copy icon.

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8\. Paste the copied values into your MESA's GA4 Connection **Key** field.

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9\. Next, scroll down on the same page until you see Events - **Measurement Protocol API secrets.** Click on it.

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10\. Click on the copy icon next to your preferred API secret. If you do not have one already, please create one.

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11\. Paste the copied values into your MESA's GA4 Connection **Secret** field.

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12\. Click **Add Connection** and you are all set! You can now re-use the newly created connection and select it for your future workflows!

### Configure <a href="#configuring" id="configuring"></a>

#### Locate your Ecommerce events sent from MESA in Google Analytics <a href="#data" id="data"></a>

{% hint style="info" %}
**🗒 Important Note**: After your workflow triggers, it will take up to 24-48 hours to see data appear in the [Ecommerce purchase report](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/12924131?visit_id=638062222372803843-2762436710\&rd=1) due to Google Analytics' processing times. You can use the [Realtime report](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9271392?hl=en\&ref_topic=9303476) to confirm that you're collecting data from your website or app successfully.
{% endhint %}

1\. In your Google Analytics account, click on **Reports**, then **Monetization**, and then **Ecommerce purchases** in the left sidebar.

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2\. You will be taken to the **Ecommerce purchases** report page where you can view different ecommerce events.

{% hint style="info" %}
**🗒 Note**: If you are not seeing the data from today, please adjust the view dates of your **Ecommerce purchases** report to include today's date by clicking on the [date range selector.](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/1010052?hl=en)
{% endhint %}

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