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Getting GA4 Measurement Protocol credentials: Step 1: Find your Measurement ID 1. Go to GA4 Admin 2. Click "Data Streams" 3. Select your web stream 4. Copy the Measurement ID (G-XXXXXXXX) Step 2: Create API Secret 1. In the same stream settings 2. Scroll to "Measurement Protocol API secrets" 3. Click "Create" 4. Give it a descriptive name 5. Copy the generated secret What you'll have: Security notes:
- API secret is sensitive (don't expose publicly)
- Store in environment variables
- Don't commit to git
- Rotate if compromised...