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| What is Google Analytics Migration from UA to GA4? |
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| Google Analytics Migration from UA to GA4 is the process of replacing a community's Universal Analytics tracking (UA-xxxxxx) with a Google Analytics 4 data stream (G-xxxxxxx) so that analytics data collection continues without disruption. |
Google Analytics has moved from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4. Standard Universal Analytics properties stopped processing new hits on July 1, 2023, so any community still relying on Universal Analytics tracking must create a new data stream and update the IdeaScale Community with the resulting Measurement ID. Migrating does not delete existing Universal Analytics data; it adds a new, separate stream that continues forward in Google Analytics.
Role Permissions
- Workspace and Community Administrator : Manages the Google Analytics integration and enters the Measurement ID under Community Settings - Integrations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Google Analytics Data Stream SetupIdeaScale Configuration
About Migrating Existing Data
Frequently Asked Questions
Google Analytics Data Stream Setup
A new data stream must be created in Google Analytics before the IdeaScale Community can be updated:
1. Log in to the Google Analytics Dashboard and select Admin at the bottom left of the page.
2. Enter Data Streams in the search bar at the top.  3. Enter the IdeaScale Community URL in the Website URL field. 4. Enter a name for the stream in the Stream Name field.
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5. Select the stream to view its Measurement ID (formatted as G-1234567). This ID is entered into the Community in the next step.
For more information on differences to expect when comparing metrics between Universal Analytics and Google Analytics 4, see Google's guide
IdeaScale Configuration
Once a Measurement ID has been generated, it is entered into the IdeaScale Community as follows:
- Navigate to Community Settings - Integrations >> App Directory.
2. Select Google Analytics, then select Manage. 
About Migrating Existing Data
Migrating from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4 does not remove or overwrite historical Universal Analytics data. Communities that also want to export their existing Universal Analytics data before it becomes inaccessible can follow Google's export guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will switching to Google Analytics 4 delete existing Google Analytics data?
No. The migration adds a new Google Analytics 4 data stream alongside the existing Universal Analytics property; historical data in Universal Analytics is not deleted by this process.
What happens to Universal Analytics properties after July 1, 2023?
Standard Universal Analytics properties stop processing new hits after this date, which is why a Google Analytics 4 data stream and Measurement ID must be configured to avoid a gap in data collection.
Where is the new Measurement ID entered in the IdeaScale Community?
It is entered under Community Settings - Integrations >> App Directory >> Google Analytics >> Manage.
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