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How to add Google Analytics to your portfolio

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Written by Eric from Authory
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Authory portfolios support Google Analytics 4 (GA4). To connect Google Analytics to your portfolio, you’ll need to add your Measurement ID (it looks like G-XXXXXXXXXX) in Settings → Integrations.

This guide walks you through the process step by step.

What is a Measurement ID?

A Measurement ID is a unique identifier used by Google Analytics 4 to track visits to a website.
It always starts with:

G-

Example:

G-ABC123XYZ


If You Already Have a Google Analytics Account

If you’ve used Google Analytics before (for a website, blog, or project), you probably already have an account.

1. Create a property

  1. Go to https://analytics.google.com

  2. Sign in with your Google account

  3. Click the Admin gear icon in the bottom left:

  4. Click the "Create" button, then select "Property":

  5. Enter a Property name: e.g. “Authory Portfolio”

  6. Select your time zone and currency

  7. Click Next

  8. Choose your business details (any option is fine)

  9. Select business objectives (any option is fine)

  10. Click Create

2. Set up Data Collection:

  1. Select "Web" as platform:

  2. In the Website URL field, enter your Authory portfolio URL.
    Example:

    https://authory.com/yourname

    If you use a custom domain, enter that URL.

  3. Enter a Stream name (e.g. “Authory Portfolio”)

  4. Click "Create and continue"

3. Copy your Measurement ID:

  1. Click on the arrow icon:

  2. Copy the Measurement ID:

  3. Keep this tab open. You’ll paste the ID into Authory next

4. Add the Measurement ID to Authory

  1. Open your Authory dashboard

  2. Go to Settings → Integrations

  3. Find Google Analytics and click "Edit":

  4. Paste your Measurement ID into the field:

  5. Click Save

If you don't have a Google Analytics account yet

  1. Go to https://analytics.google.com

  2. Sign in with your Google account

  3. Click "Start measuring":

  4. Set up your account:

    • Account name: Anything you like (e.g. “My Portfolio analytics”)

    • Click Next

  5. Create a Property:

    • Property name: e.g. “Authory Portfolio”

    • Select your time zone and currency

    • Click Next

  6. Choose your business details (any option is fine)

  7. Select business objectives (any option is fine)

  8. Click Create

  9. Accept the Google Analytics terms

Now you can continue by setting up the Data collection (see steps above)

Verify That Tracking Works

Google Analytics usually starts receiving data within a few minutes, but it can take up to 24 hours.

To check:

  1. Open Google Analytics

  2. Go to Reports → Realtime

  3. Open your Authory portfolio in a new tab

  4. You should see at least one active user

FAQ

Can I use Universal Analytics (UA-XXXXX)?

No. Google has deprecated Universal Analytics. Authory only supports GA4 Measurement IDs (G-...).

Can I change or remove my Measurement ID later?

Yes. You can update or remove it anytime in Settings → Integrations.

Do I need to add any tracking code manually?

No. Authory automatically handles the tracking once you add your Measurement ID.

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