Unable to use custom stream with other dimensions and metrics in new connection setup

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Summary

Users are facing issues when trying to set up a new connection and use a custom stream with additional dimensions and metrics, specifically in the context of Google Analytics.


Question

hi, guys! When setting up a new connection, i’m not able to use a custom stream with other dimensions and metrics?

This is a Google Analytics example.


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["custom-stream", "dimensions", "metrics", "google-analytics", "new-connection"]
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You do this by requesting custom reports in the Source settings. Here’s a link to the documentation explaining that JSON format (this one for Universal Analytics, but GA4 has similar functionality):
https://docs.airbyte.com/integrations/sources/google-analytics-v4#requesting-custom-reports

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each report you include will show up as a stream that can be enabled