This guide will walk you through the initial setup of Analyzely to start tracking your Shopify store with Google Analytics 4.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • A Shopify store with an active plan
  • A Google account (Gmail or Google Workspace)
  • A Google Analytics 4 property (or we will help you create one)

Step 1: Install Analyzely

  1. Go to the Shopify App Store
  2. Search for “Analyzely” or “Google Analytics 4”
  3. Click Add app to install it on your store
  4. Review and approve the required permissions
  5. Click Install app to complete the installation

Step 2: Connect Your Google Account

After installation, you will be taken to the app dashboard. The first step is to connect your Google account:

  1. Click Login with Google in the Analytics Setup section
  2. Select the Google account that has access to your Google Analytics
  3. Grant the requested permissions:
    • View your Google Analytics data
    • Manage your Google Analytics properties (for automatic setup)
  4. Click Allow to complete the connection

Tip: Use the same Google account that owns or has access to your Google Analytics 4 property.

Step 3: Select Your GA4 Property

Once connected, you need to select your Google Analytics account and property:

  1. In the Choose Property section, select your Google Analytics Account from the dropdown
  2. Select the Property associated with your Shopify store
  3. The available properties will automatically load based on your account selection

Note: If you do not see your property, make sure you have the correct permissions in Google Analytics. You need at least “Viewer” access to see properties.

Step 4: Configure Measurement ID

The Measurement ID is how Google Analytics identifies your data stream. You have two options:

  1. Keep the Automatic option selected
  2. The app will automatically detect and select your Measurement ID from the property

Option B: Manual Entry

  1. Toggle to Manual mode
  2. Enter your Measurement ID (starts with “G-“)
  3. You can find this in Google Analytics under Admin > Data Streams > Web Stream

How to find your Measurement ID:

  1. Go to Google Analytics
  2. Click Admin (gear icon)
  3. Select your property
  4. Click Data Streams
  5. Click on your web stream
  6. Copy the Measurement ID (format: G-XXXXXXXXXX)

Step 5: Activate the App in Your Theme

After configuring your settings, you need to activate Analyzely in your Shopify theme:

  1. Click the Activate App button in the app dashboard
  2. You will be redirected to your theme’s App Embeds settings
  3. Find Analyzely in the list of app embeds
  4. Toggle it ON
  5. Click Save in the theme editor

Important: The app will not track any data until you complete this activation step.

Step 6: Save Your Settings

  1. Return to the Analyzely app
  2. Review all your settings
  3. Click the Save button in the save bar at the top of the page
  4. Wait for the confirmation message

Step 7: Verify Your Setup

To confirm everything is working:

  1. Go to your store and browse a few pages
  2. Return to the Analyzely dashboard
  3. Check the Realtime Reports to see live activity (Pro plan)
  4. Or wait 24-48 hours for data to appear in Standard Reports

You can also verify in Google Analytics:

  1. Go to Google Analytics
  2. Navigate to Reports > Realtime
  3. You should see your activity reflected there

What’s Next?

Now that you have completed the basic setup, consider exploring these features:

Quick Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure you have completed all setup steps:

  • ☐ Installed Analyzely from the Shopify App Store
  • ☐ Connected your Google account
  • ☐ Selected your GA4 account and property
  • ☐ Configured your Measurement ID
  • ☐ Activated the app in your theme’s App Embeds
  • ☐ Saved all settings
  • ☐ Verified tracking is working

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during setup:

  1. Check the Troubleshooting & FAQ guide
  2. Watch the setup video tutorial in the app (click the video icon)
  3. Contact support through the in-app chat

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