How to Import Data from Google Analytics

You can import data from your Google Analytics account into Q and DisplayR.

Initial setup

Importing data from Google Analytics requires a couple of initial steps that you or your account administrator will need to do to your account. These steps come from [1] and [2]. You should look there for the most complete documentation.

Add Service Account credentials

To get started using Analytics API, you need to first create or select a project in the Google Developers Console and enable the API. Using this link guides you through the process and activates the Analytics API automatically.

To set up a new service account, do the following:

1. Click Add credentials > Service account.
2. You should download the service account's public/private key as a JSON file. This will be used later.
3. Make note of the email address associated with this new Service account.

Your new public/private key pair is generated and downloaded to your machine; it serves as the only copy of this key. You are responsible for storing it securely.

Add credentials to account

1. Go to the Admin section of your Google Analytics account.
2. Select the account you wish to access from the Account list.
3. Click on User Management.
4. Using the email address from the service account, add permissions for this address. Permissions Read & Analyze is sufficient.

Accessing Google Analytics data

Once you have set up your account to allow API access, you need to decide what dimensions and metrics to download. The Dimensions & Metrics Explorer allows you to find out what they are called and which combinations are valid.

Further information

Google Analytics developer documentation