Change Google Analytics to HTTPS in Six Easy Steps

Once you have installed an SSL Certificate on your site, you need to change Google Analytics to https:// to accurately track your website statistics.

How to Change Google Analytics to HTTPS

• Step 1: Go to Google Analytics Admin Screen

  Log on to Google Analytics, and click on the gear in the bottom left corner. That will take you to the Admin Screen.
  

• Step 2: Go to Google Analytics Property Settings

  On the Google Analytics Admin Screen, click on Property Settings.

  

• Step 3: Change the Default URL

  In the Google Analytics Property Settings, change the Default URL to HTTPS.
  

• Step 4: Return to the Google Analytics Admin Screen

  Click on the back arrow to return to the Admin Screen.
  

• Step 5: Go to Google Analytics View Settings

  On the Google Analytics Admin Screen, click on View Settings.
  

• Step 6: Change the Website’s URL

  In the Google Analytics View Settings, change the Website’s URL to HTTPS.
  

Google Analytics will now include traffic to your https:// address.

Don’t forget to also add your https:// URLs to Google Search Console and submit your sitemaps to the preferred https:// version of our site.
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