How to track Cross-Domain Tracking via GA4 ?
Tracking cross-domain traffic in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) involves setting up and configuring parameters to ensure data flows accurately between different domains or subdomains. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:
1. Set up GA4 Property in GA4
- Ensure you have a GA4 property created for your website if you haven’t already.
2. Modify Tracking Code
- GA4 uses the Measurement ID instead of the traditional UA code. Ensure the GA4 measurement code (gtag.js) is installed on all domains/subdomains you want to track.
3. Configure Cross-Domain Tracking
- In your GA4 configuration snippet, specify the domains you want to track under the
linker
parameter. - Include all domains and subdomains that you want to treat as part of the same user session.
4. Verify Implementation
- Once implemented, verify that the cross-domain tracking is working correctly using the Realtime reports in GA4. Visit pages across different domains/subdomains to ensure sessions are tracked as expected.
5. Testing and Debugging
- Use the GA4 Debug View (available in the GA4 interface under Debug View) to check that events are being sent correctly from all domains/subdomains.