When it comes to filtering an internal IP Address in GA4, this process is important for ensuring the accuracy of your data. By filtering out internal traffic, such as visits from employees or onsite testing, you can get a clearer picture of genuine user engagement. This is done by defining specific IP addresses or ranges as internal and excluding their data from your reports. This ensures that your analytics are more reflective of actual customer behavior and not skewed by internal activities.

What’s My IP Address?

Using the IP address we found for you above; you can filter your internal traffic from your web data Stream. In GA4, data Streams are a fundamental concept. A data stream can be considered a source of data from your digital properties, be it a website, a mobile app, or any other digital platform. Each data stream collects and sends data about user interactions to your GA4 property. This setup allows more tailored tracking and analysis of specific platforms or user interactions.

Step 1: GA4 Admin

Navigate to GA4’s administration screen by pressing the gear in the bottom left corner of the screen. Within the secondary menu, open Data Collection and Modification > Data Streams and select your web stream.

Step 2: Data Stream Configuration

Within the Data Stream, select Configure Tag Settings.

Step 3: Data Stream Configuration

Under the Configuration Tab, select Show more.

Step 4: Data Stream Configuration

Within the extended menu, select Define Internal Traffic.

Step 5: Data Stream Configuration

Create a new rule, name the rule, select IP address equals, and paste your IP Address. Click Create.

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