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How to create a new Google Analytics account?

  • Writer: Visionary Ads Marketing
    Visionary Ads Marketing
  • Jun 1, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 8, 2024

Steps:


Step 1: Go to https://analytics.google.com Log in using your Google account and click “Start Measuring”

How to create Google Analytics account
How to create Google Analytics account

Note: If you already have an Analytics account, clicking the link will take you to it home. Go to the Admin section (gear), select "+ Create" and choose "Account" (continue from Step 2) or "Property" (continue from Step 3). If you create only a new property, it will appear in your existing account, and all account users will have access to it.


How to create Google Analytics account

Step 2: Enter your account name, enable the “Google Products & Services” checkbox, click Next


How to create Google Analytics account

Step 3: Enter the name of your property. Select your country, time zone, and currency. Click Next. 


How to create Google Analytics account

Step 4: Select the industry category and size of your company. Click Next

How to create Google Analytics account

Step 5: Select your business objectives (this does not affect the functionality). Click next.

How to create Google Analytics account

Step 6: Check the checkboxes next to Google Policies and click “I Accept”.

How to create Google Analytics account

Step 7: Start creating a data stream - select web (for websites).

How to create Google Analytics account

Step 8: Enter your website URL and data stream name (you can choose any). Then click "Create & continue".

How to create Google Analytics account

Step 9: Close the pop-up window asking you to install a tag (you can install a Google Tag on your site later).

How to create Google Analytics account

Step 10: Click "Next". Then click "Continue to home".

How to create Google Analytics account
How to create Google Analytics account

Step 11: Click Save (you can leave any options unchecked if you don't want to receive additional emails from Google). Then click "Got it" or close a pop-up window.

How to create Google Analytics account
How to create Google Analytics account

Done, you have created a Google Analytics account. You can write the measurement ID to your tracking setup specialist or continue installing Analytics on the site. Many platforms have Google Analytics integration, for which you may also need this measurement ID (you can find it at any time by going to Admin (gear) -> Data streams -> and click on the desired stream).

How to create Google Analytics account
How to create Google Analytics account

See how to grant access to your Google Analytics account.

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