Set Up a Google Analytics Connection (Beta)
Set up the Google Analytics connection to start the flow of data into Data Cloud.
This feature is a Beta Service. A customer may opt to try a Beta Service in its sole discretion. Any use of the Beta Service is subject to the applicable Beta Services Terms provided at Agreements and Terms. If you have questions or feedback about this Beta Service, contact the Data Cloud Connector team at datacloud-connectors-beta@salesforce.com.
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| To create a connection: | System Administrator |
Before you begin:
- Enable the Beta connector through the feature manager. See Enable Data Cloud Features.
- Verify your admin has enabled firewalls on the system you want Data Cloud to connect to by including these IP addresses to your allowlists.
- Set up OAuth based authentication for Open ID or for Google.
- Create external and named credentials.
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In Data Cloud, click Setup, and select Data Cloud Setup.
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Under External Integrations, select Other Connectors.
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Click New.
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On the Source tab, select Google Analytics and click Next.
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Enter a connection name, connection API name, and provide the authentication and connection details.
Learn more about the configuration details in Google Analytic's documentation.
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For Authentication Details, select a Named Credential from the dropdown.
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For Connection Details, complete these fields.
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Select either UniversalAnalytics or GoogleAnalytics4 from the schema dropdown. Note that UniversalAnalytics API is deprecated on Google's side with support ending mid-2023.
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Optionally, enter a value for Profile if using the UniversalAnalytics schema. This value can be either the id or website URL for the Profile. If no value is added, all the returned profiles are used.
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To review your configuration, click Test Connection.
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Click Save.
After the connector details are accepted, the connection is created and listed under Connectors. You can now create data streams.