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# Create a Data Stream in GA4

Google Analytics 4 allows you to add Data Streams to a Google Analytics property.

### Create a new Data Stream

Follow the steps below to create a new **web Data Stream** and get a Measurement ID.

1. In your Google Analytics account go to Admin > Data collection and modification > Data Streams\*\*,\*\* click **Add stream** and select **Web**: ![](/files/O2P9QhWvOr5wzHySojzI)
2. Enter your website's URL and your desired stream name. Then, click **Create stream.** ![](/files/uwhVPoAVQWIBGvLuIdvD)

{% hint style="success" %}
Turn on the Enhanced Measurement settings
{% endhint %}

3. You can click on the new **Data Stream** to see your Data Stream details: ![](/files/PfJIGkMbnMDM0oMOdDxz)
4. Click on the copy icon next to Measurement ID and paste this into Littledata's app to start tracking - all done!


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