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# Create a Measurement Protocol API secret in GA4

To enable Littledata to add server-side events to your Data Stream via the Measurement Protocol API, you need to create a new **Measurement Protocol API secret** for your Data Stream:

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**Open your Data Stream**

Go to your Google Analytics Admin > Data collection and modification > Data Streams, and **open your chosen stream**:

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**Create a new API secret**

Scroll down to the **Events** tab and click **Measurement Protocol API secrets**. Then click **Create**:

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**Name the secret**

Create a nickname for your new API secret. We recommend naming it **Littledata**. Then click **Create**:

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**Copy the secret value**

Copy the **Secret value** provided.

*This value is confidential and should only be shared with Littledata.*

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**Done**

All done!
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