If you’re using Chrome, and want to check the source code for the Analytics JavaScript:
- Load a web page in the Chrome browser.
- Right-click the page, then click View page source.
- You should see a lot of code. Search the page for gtag. js or analytics. js (for Universal Analytics) or ga. js (for Classic Analytics).
How do I know if my Google Analytics code is working?
Click the Google Analytics Debugger icon at the top of your browser to turn it on and then press ” Ctrl-Shift-J ” to open the Chrome Javascript console. Click “Console” to view information about your Google Analytics code, including any error messages that might prevent it from working correctly.
What is Google Analytics coded in?
Google Analytics is implemented with “page tags”, in this case, called the Google Analytics Tracking Code, which is a snippet of JavaScript code that the website owner adds to every page of the website.
How do I verify Google Analytics?
To verify ownership using a Google Analytics tag:
- Open Search Console using the same Google account that has edit access in Google Analytics.
- Read the requirements for this verification technique.
- Choose Google Analytics in the verification details page for your site and click Verify.
How do I check the status of my tracking code?
Find your Tracking ID and global site tag
- Sign in to your Analytics account.
- Click Admin.
- Select an account from the menu in the ACCOUNT column.
- Select a property from the menu in the PROPERTY column.
- Under PROPERTY, click Tracking Info > Tracking Code. Your Tracking ID is displayed at the top of the page.
How do I check Google tracking?
You can find this in your Google account settings online, by navigating to “ Personal Info and Privacy” and then looking for “My Activity.” On an Android device, you can also use your settings app to access your account settings.
How does Google Analytics code work?
Google Analytics works by the inclusion of a block of JavaScript code on pages in your website. The tracking operation retrieves data about the page request through various means and sends this information to the Analytics server via a list of parameters attached to a single-pixel image request.
What does Google Analytics tracking code look like?
The tracking ID is a string like UA-000000-2. It must be included in your tracking code to tell Analytics which account and property to send data to.
How do I add Google Analytics code to HTML?
Set Up Google Analytics
- Sign in or create a Google Analytics account.
- In the left bottom of the sidebar, click Admin.
- On the right side of the screen, select the account you would like to use or create a new account by clicking the + Create Account button.
- Click the + Create Property button.
- Select Website.
How do I verify my URL in Google Analytics?
Instructions
- Ensure that you have set up the Google Analytics global site tag. If the tag has been set up, you’ll see it right after the opening <head> tag on each webpage that has it installed.
- Click the Verify website button at the bottom right to submit your website for verification.
What is a Google verify code?
Google Authenticator is a free security app that can protect your accounts against password theft. The app (iOS/Android) generates a random code used to verify your identity when you’re logging into various services.
How do I add verification code to my domain?
Add a TXT verification record (any domain host)
- Sign in to your Google Admin console. Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).
- Click Continue to verify your domain with a TXT record.
- Look for your verification code in the setup tool and click Copy.