# How to Get Your Google Analytics API Secret

To connect your property to Google Analytics, you'll need a **GA4 Property ID** and a **Measurement Protocol API Secret**.  
Follow these steps to generate your API Secret:

1. **Open Google Analytics**  
   Go to [Google Analytics](https://analytics.google.com/) and sign in.  
   Click the **Admin** icon in the lower left corner.
   ![](/images/docs/google_analytics_api_secret_step_1.png)

2. **Select Data Streams**  
   Under the Property column, click **Data Streams** (You can copy your GA4 Property ID from this screen too).
   ![](/images/docs/google_analytics_api_secret_step_2.png)

3. **Open Measurement Protocol API Secrets**  
   Click your data stream, then scroll down and click **Measurement Protocol API secrets**.
   ![](/images/docs/google_analytics_api_secret_step_3.png)

4. **Create a New API Secret**  
   Click **Create** to add a new API secret.  
   Give it a nickname (for example, "Spyglasses").
   ![](/images/docs/google_analytics_api_secret_step_4.png)

5. **Copy Your API Secret**  
   After creating the secret, copy the **Secret Value**.  
   You'll need to paste this value into the integration form in your application.
   ![](/images/docs/google_analytics_api_secret_step_5.png)

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**Next Steps:**  
- Paste your API Secret and Property ID into the integration form in your app.
- If you need to create a GA4 property, see [Google's official documentation](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9304153?hl=en).