{"id":16320,"date":"2025-05-20T17:18:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dits.md\/?p=16320"},"modified":"2025-05-21T09:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:54:27","slug":"filters-in-google-analytics-4-how-to-set-them-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dits.md\/en\/filters-in-google-analytics-4-how-to-set-them-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Filters in Google Analytics 4: how to set them up?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#187;1&#8243; admin_label=&#187;\u0420\u0430\u0437\u0434\u0435\u043b&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.24.2&#8243; background_image=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/fon-1.png&#187; background_enable_pattern_style=&#187;on&#187; background_pattern_style=&#187;tufted&#187; min_height=&#187;126px&#187; custom_padding=&#187;35px|0px|40px|0px|false|false&#187; global_module=&#187;2594&#8243; locked=&#187;off&#187; collapsed=&#187;off&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#187;\u0421\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043a\u0430&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][et_pb_column type=&#187;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][et_pb_column type=&#187;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][et_pb_post_title author=&#187;off&#187; date=&#187;off&#187; comments=&#187;off&#187; featured_image=&#187;off&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; title_text_align=&#187;center&#187; title_text_color=&#187;#FFFFFF&#187; title_font_size=&#187;39px&#187; text_orientation=&#187;center&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||9px|||&#187; title_font_size_tablet=&#187;&#187; title_font_size_phone=&#187;30px&#187; title_font_size_last_edited=&#187;on|phone&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Author &#8212; <a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"\/en\/constantin-nacul\/\">Constantin Nacul<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#187;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#187;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#187;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][et_pb_column type=&#187;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#187;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<p>A filter in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/netpeak.net\/ru\/blog\/otlichiya-mezhdu-universal-analytics-i-google-analytics-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener nofollow\">Google Analytics 4<\/a>\u00a0is a tool that allows incoming data to be automatically filtered based on a specific parameter. It's very important to set it up, as it excludes the actions of the team working on the project from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/netpeak.net\/ru\/blog\/polnyy-gayd-po-veb-analitike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener nofollow\">analytics<\/a>\u00a0and allows you to analyze what real users were doing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What types of data filters are there?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Currently, there are two types of data filters in GA4:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\"Internal traffic\" \u2014 filters out employee traffic.<\/li>\n<li>\"Developer traffic\" \u2014 excludes traffic coming from debugging devices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at both types.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/kakimi-byvaut-filtry-dannyhpng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;kakimi-byvaut-filtry-dannyhpng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the internal traffic filter in GA4?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Internal traffic is generated when the website is visited by copywriters, suppliers, managers,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/netpeak.ua\/ru\/services\/seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener nofollow\">SEO specialists<\/a>\u00a0and others. These users are not the target audience, but if the team is large, the traffic volume will be significant and distort the data in reports. A corresponding filter has been created to exclude it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the \"Developer Traffic\" data filter in GA4?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Developer traffic comes from users who are setting up or tracking the resource in debug mode \u2014 it allows checking the settings on the website. It also affects the metrics in reports, so it should be filtered. When using this filter, such data remains only in the DebugView report, which is necessary for testing and allows checking each change before deploying it to the production environment.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Filter states in GA4<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Filters can be in one of three modes: testing, active, and inactive.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sostoania-filtra-v-ga4png.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;sostoania-filtra-v-ga4png&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Testing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Applying filters leads to irreversible changes in the data: by filtering out part of the data, you will no longer be able to view it in Analytics. Therefore, you must test the filters before activating them.<\/p>\n<p>However, the filter in \"Testing\" mode does not make irreversible changes and allows you to analyze its correctness. To do this, add a comparison to the report by applying the parameter \"Test data filter name\".<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/dla-etogo-dobavte-sravnenie-v-otcet-primeniv-parametr-nazvanie-testovogo-filtra-dannyhpng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;dla-etogo-dobavte-sravnenie-v-otcet-primeniv-parametr-nazvanie-testovogo-filtra-dannyhpng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Active<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In this state, the filter irreversibly changes the data. To activate it, click the three dots in the row with the filter (1) and select \"Activate filter\" (2).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/vyberite-aktivirovat-filtrpng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;vyberite-aktivirovat-filtrpng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<p>After that, Analytics will display a warning about the irreversibility of the filter action. Confirm the activation to apply the filter.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/podtverdite-aktivaciu-ctoby-primenit-filtrpng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;podtverdite-aktivaciu-ctoby-primenit-filtrpng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/podtverdite-aktivaciu-ctoby-primenit-filtr2png.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;podtverdite-aktivaciu-ctoby-primenit-filtr2png&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Inactive<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In this mode, the filter does not change the data. To deactivate the filter, click the three dots in the row with it (1) and select \"Deactivate\" (2).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/vyberite-deaktivirovat-2png.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;vyberite-deaktivirovat-2png&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<p>Filters can also be deleted. To do this, on the filter editing page, click the three dots (1) and select \"Delete\" (2).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/dla-etogo-na-stranice-redaktirovania-filtra-nazmite-na-troetocie-1-i-udalit-2png.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;dla-etogo-na-stranice-redaktirovania-filtra-nazmite-na-troetocie-1-i-udalit-2png&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to set up the internal traffic filter in GA4?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before setting up filters in Analytics, check your permissions \u2014 you will need editor or administrator access to the resource.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/pered-nastrojkoj-filtrov-v-analitike-proverte-svoi-razreseniapng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;pered-nastrojkoj-filtrov-v-analitike-proverte-svoi-razreseniapng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Defining internal traffic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>This is the first step in the setup. Go to \"Admin\" (1) \u2014 \"Resource\" \u2014 \"Data Streams\" (2). Click the arrow to the right of the desired stream name (3).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/kliknite-na-strelku-sprava-ot-nazvania-nuznogo-potoka-3png.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;kliknite-na-strelku-sprava-ot-nazvania-nuznogo-potoka-3png&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>A window with stream information will open. At the bottom of it, select \"Tagging Settings\".<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/otkroetsa-okno-s-informaciej-o-potoke-v-niznej-ego-casti-vyberite-nastrojki-tegapng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;otkroetsa-okno-s-informaciej-o-potoke-v-niznej-ego-casti-vyberite-nastrojki-tegapng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>To view the settings, select \"Show all\" (1). In the dropdown list that appears, click on \"Define internal traffic\" (2).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/v-poavivsemsa-vypadausem-spiske-kliknite-na-opredelenie-vnutrennego-trafika-2png.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;v-poavivsemsa-vypadausem-spiske-kliknite-na-opredelenie-vnutrennego-trafika-2png&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>In the opened window, the configured rules for this action are displayed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/v-otkryvsemsa-okne-nahodatsa-nastroennye-pravila-dla-etogo-dejstviapng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;v-otkryvsemsa-okne-nahodatsa-nastroennye-pravila-dla-etogo-dejstviapng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<p>If there are no configured rules, GA4 will display a corresponding notification. To create a new rule, click \"Create\" (1). It's very convenient that there is also a link to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/analytics\/answer\/10104470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener nofollow\">help\u00a0<\/a>(2).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/ocen-udobno-cto-tam-ze-est-ssylka-na-spravkupng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;ocen-udobno-cto-tam-ze-est-ssylka-na-spravkupng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>In the opened window, set the following rules.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/v-otkryvsemsa-okne-zadajte-sleduusie-pravilapng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;v-otkryvsemsa-okne-zadajte-sleduusie-pravilapng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Specify the rule name (1).<\/li>\n<li>In the next field, enter a clear name for the parameter traffic_type value (2). Important: different traffic sets will require different names.<\/li>\n<li>In the dropdown menu (3), select the appropriate matching type for the IP address.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/v-raskryvausemsa-menu-3-vyberite-podhodasij-tip-sootvetstvia-s-ip-adresompng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;v-raskryvausemsa-menu-3-vyberite-podhodasij-tip-sootvetstvia-s-ip-adresompng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>In the \"Value\" field (4), enter the IP address whose traffic should not be considered in the Google Analytics reports. To exclude your own IP, click the link \"How to find your IP address?\" (5) and enter it in the corresponding field.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/kliknuv-po-ssylke-kak-uznat-svoj-ip-adres-5-i-vnesa-ego-v-sootvetstvuusee-polepng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;kliknuv-po-ssylke-kak-uznat-svoj-ip-adres-5-i-vnesa-ego-v-sootvetstvuusee-polepng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<p>If you need to exclude multiple addresses, use the \"Add condition\" button (6).<\/p>\n<p>Example of configuration when specifying the internal traffic rule.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/primer-konfiguracii-pri-ukazanii-pravila-vnutrennego-trafikapng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;primer-konfiguracii-pri-ukazanii-pravila-vnutrennego-trafikapng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<p>Read more about Google Analytics 4 in the articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/netpeak.net\/ru\/blog\/kak-ot-slezhivat-sobytiya-s-pomoshch-yu-google-analytics-4-podrobnyy-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener nofollow\">How to track events using Google Analytics 4: a detailed manual.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/netpeak.net\/ru\/blog\/kak-svyazat-google-analytics-i-search-console-poshagovaya-instruktsiya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener nofollow\">How to link Google Analytics and Search Console: step-by-step guide.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/netpeak.net\/ru\/blog\/kak-sozdat-otchet-po-core-web-vitals-v-google-analytics-4-i-looker-studio-monitoring-skorosti-sayta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener nofollow\">How to create a Core Web Vitals report in Google Analytics 4 and Looker Studio. Website speed monitoring.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Creating a data filter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the admin section (1). Then click on \"Resource\" \u2014 \"Data Settings\" (2) \u2014 \"Data Filters\" (3).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/dalee-nazmite-resurs-nastrojki-dannyh-2-filtry-dannyh-3.png&#187; title_text=&#187;dalee-nazmite-resurs-nastrojki-dannyh-2-filtry-dannyh-3&#8243; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<p>Note: The internal traffic filter is automatically added in testing mode in each GA4 property.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/obratite-vnimanie-filtr-vnutrennego-trafika-v-kazdom-scetcike-ga4-dobavlaetsa-avtomaticeski-v-sostoanii-testirovaniapng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;obratite-vnimanie-filtr-vnutrennego-trafika-v-kazdom-scetcike-ga4-dobavlaetsa-avtomaticeski-v-sostoanii-testirovaniapng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>To create a new filter, click the corresponding button.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/ctoby-sozdat-novyj-filtr-nazmite-sootvetstvuusuu-knopkupng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;ctoby-sozdat-novyj-filtr-nazmite-sootvetstvuusuu-knopkupng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Click on \"Internal traffic\" in the opened field.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/kliknite-na-vnutrennij-trafik-v-otkryvsemsa-polepng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;kliknite-na-vnutrennij-trafik-v-otkryvsemsa-polepng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>In the filter settings, enter a name for it (1).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>In the \"Operation\" field, select \"Exclude\" (2) so that the system does not process data based on the specific filter. If you need to analyze only data from the filter, select \"Include only\".<\/li>\n<li>In the traffic_type field (3), enter the name specified during the definition of internal traffic.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>After all actions, click \"Create\" (4).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/posle-vseh-dejstvij-kliknite-sozdatpng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;posle-vseh-dejstvij-kliknite-sozdatpng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to set up a traffic filter for developers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the admin section (1), select your property, and open the dropdown list with settings (2). Click on \"Data Filters\" (3).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/kak-nastroit-filtr-trafika-dla-razrabotcikov.png&#187; title_text=&#187;kak-nastroit-filtr-trafika-dla-razrabotcikov&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Click \"Create filter\".<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/nazmite-sozdat-filtrpng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;nazmite-sozdat-filtrpng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>In the window that appears, select the required type.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/v-poavivsemsa-okne-vyberite-neobhodimyj-tippng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;v-poavivsemsa-okne-vyberite-neobhodimyj-tippng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>A window with settings will open. Enter a unique and clear name for the filter (1).<\/li>\n<li>In the Google Analytics 4 window, under \"Filter operation\" (the \"Operation\" field), select \"Exclude\" (2) from the dropdown list to prevent Analytics from processing data according to the filter. 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You will see the following notification on the screen...<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/gotovo-filtr-sozdan-na-ekrane-vy-uvidite-sleduusee-uvedomleniepng.webp&#187; title_text=&#187;gotovo-filtr-sozdan-na-ekrane-vy-uvidite-sleduusee-uvedomleniepng&#187; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;]<\/p>\n<p>After this action, data from debug mode will no longer appear in reports or affect the data. However, if you need to view it, go to the Admin section (1), select your property (2), and click on \"DebugView\" (3).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#187;https:\/\/dits.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/punkt-administrirovanie-1-vyberite-svoj-resurs-2-i-nazmite-debugview-3.png&#187; title_text=&#187;punkt-administrirovanie-1-vyberite-svoj-resurs-2-i-nazmite-debugview-3&#8243; align=&#187;center&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#187;\u0422\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0442&#187; _builder_version=&#187;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#187;default&#187; custom_margin=&#187;||13px|||&#187; hover_enabled=&#187;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#187;{}&#187; sticky_enabled=&#187;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>To activate debug mode on your device, use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the preview mode in Google Tag Manager;<\/li>\n<li>the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/google-analytics-debugger\/jnkmfdileelhofjcijamephohjechhna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener nofollow\">GA Debugger<\/a>\u00a0extension for the Chrome browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Limitations of filters in GA4<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>A maximum of 10 filters can be configured per property.<\/li>\n<li>The time between configuring and applying data filters can range from one day to a day and a half.<\/li>\n<li>The maximum length for filter names is 40 characters. They must be unique for a single site. The first character must be a letter, and then underscores, spaces, letters, and numbers can be used.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ru.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%AE%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener nofollow\">Unicode<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To create, modify, or delete a filter, editor access to the site is required.<\/li>\n<li>The action of GA4 data filters is irreversible: already filtered information cannot be viewed even after the filter is turned off.<\/li>\n<li>Applied filters do not change historical data: information before the filter was applied will remain unchanged.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>\u0421onclusions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Currently, in GA4, there are two types of data filters: \"Internal traffic\" and \"Developer traffic.\" Internal traffic is generated when the website is visited by copywriters, suppliers, managers, SEO specialists, etc. Developer traffic comes from users who are involved in setting up or monitoring the property in debug mode. 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