# 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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