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How to Connect GA4 to Looker Studio

In Looker Studio, click Add Data > Google Analytics. Select your GA4 property and click Add. GA4 dimensions and metrics become available for your report. Build dashboards showing sessions by source/medium, top landing pages, conversion funnels, user demographics, and behaviour flow. Combine with Goo

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Quick summary

In Looker Studio, click Add Data > Google Analytics. Select your GA4 property and click Add. GA4 dimensions and metrics become available for your report. Build dashboards showing sessions by source/medium, top landing pages, conversion funnels, user demographics, and behaviour flow. Combine with Goo

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TL;DR

In Looker Studio, click Add Data > Google Analytics. Select your GA4 property and click Add. GA4 dimensions and metrics become available for your report. Build dashboards showing sessions by source/medium, top landing pages, conversion funnels, user demographics, and behaviour flow. Combine with Google Ads data in the same report for a complete view of paid traffic performance from click to conversion.


Overview

In Looker Studio, click Add Data > Google Analytics. Select your GA4 property and click Add. GA4 dimensions and metrics become available for your report. Build dashboards showing sessions by source/medium, top landing pages, conversion funnels, user demographics, and behaviour flow. Combine with Google Ads data in the same report for a complete view of paid traffic performance from click to conversion.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these 3 steps to complete this guide

  1. 1

    Step-by-Step Setup

    Access your account or platform. Navigate to the relevant section. Complete each configuration step, testing along the way. Verify your setup using built-in diagnostic tools before relying on the data for decisions.

  2. 2

    Best Practices

    Start with recommended defaults and optimise based on data. Review performance regularly. Make incremental changes. Document your configuration.

  3. 3

    Common Issues and Solutions

    Check the platform's help centre for troubleshooting. Allow 24-48 hours for data to populate. Ensure correct permissions. Verify all integrations are active and properly configured.

Frequently asked

Questions & answers

How long does setup take?

Most configurations take 10-30 minutes.

What if data is not appearing?

Allow 24-48 hours for data processing. Use real-time reports or debug tools to verify installation immediately.

Where can I learn more?

Check our related guides and the platform's official documentation for advanced topics.

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