Management API：如何创建启用User ID的属性/视图

Hey there! I’ve run into this exact confusion before, so let’s break down how to set up a User ID-enabled property/view, and why you might not spot that userId parameter in the docs or API responses.

Step 1: Enable User ID at the Property Level #

• Head to your Google Analytics account, pick the property you want to configure.
• Jump into the Admin panel, then go to Property > Tracking Info > User ID.
• Flip the toggle to enable User ID, then work through the setup wizard to outline how you’ll collect User IDs (don’t forget to align this with privacy rules like GDPR or CCPA!).
• Save your changes—this turns on User ID tracking for the entire property.

Step 2: Set Up a User ID-Specific View #

• Still in Admin, go to View > Create View.
• Name your view something clear (like "User ID - Core Reporting View"), select your time zone, and hit Create.
• Once the view exists, go to View > View Settings.
• Scroll down to the User ID section, check the box labeled "Enable User ID Reporting", then save.

The key here is that User ID isn’t exposed as a standalone userId parameter—instead, it’s tracked as a boolean flag in the API:

• For properties: When you query a property via the Management API, look for the userIdEnabled field in the trackingInfo object. This boolean tells you if User ID is turned on for the property.
• For views: Check the viewSettings object for userIdReportingEnabled—this flag indicates if the view has User ID reporting enabled.

The official docs frame this as a feature toggle rather than a direct parameter, which is why you might not have found a "userId" entry in the Web Property parameter reference.

If you’re using the Analytics Admin API to verify status, here’s a sample request:

GET https://analyticsadmin.googleapis.com/v1alpha/properties/{PROPERTY_ID}/trackingInfo

The response will include "userIdEnabled": true if User ID is active on the property.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Vibhor Jain