Tag manager

Install Hitsteps with Google Tag Manager

Use the Hitsteps tag template in Google Tag Manager when you prefer to deploy analytics without editing website templates directly.

Download GTM template All integrations

Before you start

Google Tag Manager container access
Publish permission in GTM
Your Hitsteps API Code

Install guide

Google Tag Manager setup

1

Copy your Hitsteps API Code

Open your Hitsteps site settings and copy the API Code for this website.

2

Import the template

Open Templates in Google Tag Manager, create a new tag template, and import the Hitsteps template file from this page.

3

Create a new tag

Open Google Tag Manager and click Add a new tag.

Create a new tag
4

Choose Hitsteps Analytics

Name it Hitsteps, open Tag Configuration, and choose the Hitsteps Analytics template.

Choose Hitsteps Analytics
5

Paste API Code

Paste your Hitsteps API Code into the Hitsteps API Code field.

6

Trigger on all pages

Choose the All Pages trigger so Hitsteps loads site-wide.

Open triggering
Choose all pages
7

Save, submit, and publish

Save the tag, submit the container changes, and publish them to your website.

Save GTM tag
Submit GTM changes
Publish GTM changes

Good to know

  • The template only injects the official Hitsteps tracking script from edgecdnplus.com.
  • Only the first 32 characters of the API Code are sent to the website; the final 5 authentication characters are omitted.
  • After the Community Template Gallery approval, users can add the template from GTM directly instead of importing the file.

Troubleshooting

  • If you use GTM preview mode, confirm the Hitsteps tag fires on page view.
  • After publishing, visit the public site and watch the Hitsteps live dashboard.