How to Disable GA4 Shopify Integration

Learn the steps to disable the GA4 integration within the Google channel.

Overview

If you are launching Google Analytics 4 tracking via Google Tag Manger and Elevar, then you must disable Google Analytics 4 tracking from within the Google channel in your store.


How to Disable GA4 Shopify Integration

Locate Google Analytics Preferences:

  • Begin on your Shopify homepage. Use the search function to locate and click on the "Online Store" option.
  • Then use the left-hand navigation menu to click on the "Preferences" tab located under the "Online Store" section of the menu.
    • (See Figure 1)

Step 1 screenshot

_Figure 1_

Access Google & Youtube App:

  • Navigate to the section of the page titled "Google Analytics".
  • Locate and click on the button labeled "Open" located in the button right-hand corner of this section.
    • (See Figure 2)

Step 2 screenshot

_Figure 2_

Disconnect Google Account:

  • Once you have accessed the Google Analytics preferences, click on the "Get Started" button located in the Google Analytics box. You will be brought to a Google Analytics Overview page.
  • Navigate to the section of the page titled "Google Analytics property" and ensure that your Google Analytics 4 Measurement ID is not connected. If your Measurement ID is still connected, click on the "Disconnect" button.
    • (See Figure 3)

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