How To View Users By Signed In With User Id

Learn how to view users signed in with User IDs in Google Analytics 4, including steps for creating a detailed report and understanding key metrics and dimensions.

Understanding User ID Implementation in Google Analytics 4

Tracking signed-in users with User IDs is crucial for understanding cross-device behavior and gaining accurate user counts in Google Analytics 4. This analysis helps businesses assess their logged-in user base, measure user engagement across different devices, and make informed decisions regarding their authentication strategy. We’ll guide you through the process of creating a comprehensive report in GA4 to analyze your User ID implementation.

Basic Report Structure

• Report Type: Free Form Exploration
• Visualization: Table format with User ID data
• Primary dimension: User ID
• Secondary dimensions: Device category, Platform
• Key metrics: Total users, Engaged sessions, Average engagement time

Steps to Create the Report

1. Open GA4 and navigate to the Explore section.
2. Click the Blank template to start a new exploration.
3. Under the Dimensions, click the + button and search for User ID, Device category, and Platform; check the checkbox beside them and click Confirm.
4. Under the Metrics, click the + button and search for Total users, Engaged sessions, and Average engagement time; check the checkbox beside them and click Confirm.
5. Drag User ID to the Rows section of your report.
6. Drag Device category and Platform as secondary dimensions to the Rows section.
7. Drag all metrics to the Values section.
8. Add a filter to exclude null User IDs by clicking the + in the Filters section.
9. Set your desired date range in the report settings.

Important Dimensions and Metrics

• User ID: Unique identifier for signed-in users across devices.
• Device category: Shows which devices users are accessing from.
• Platform: Indicates the operating system being used.
• Total users: Count of unique users with User IDs.
• Engaged sessions: Number of sessions with active engagement.
• Average engagement time: Time users spend actively engaging with your site.

Actionable Insights

1. Identify which devices your logged-in users prefer to use and optimize the experience for those platforms.
2. Compare engagement metrics between signed-in and non-signed-in users to measure the value of authentication.
3. Analyze cross-device behavior patterns to improve the user experience across different platforms.
4. Use the data to make decisions about authentication flow improvements.
5. Track the percentage of total users who are signed in to measure authentication strategy success.

Answers Similar Questions

1. How to analyze logged-in users in GA4.
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