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title: "Enable Whatfix Analytics to capture engagement data"
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updated: 2026-08-12T06:12:21Z
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# Enable Whatfix Analytics to capture engagement data

Whatfix Guidance Analytics provides usage and engagement-related data for all Whatfix content in easy-to-understand visual formats. This data enables changes to content where necessary and guides users to complete their goals.

Note

You can use the steps mentioned in the article to enable Whatfix Analytics for [JS Embed](/studio/docs/integrating-whatfix-using-javascript) and [Browser Extension](/studio/docs/manage-extensions-on-the-whatfix-dashboard) modes of deployment. To enable Whatfix Analytics for Self Hosted mode, see [Enable Whatfix Analytics for Self-hosted Mode](/studio/docs/enable-whatfix-analytics-for-self-hosted-mode).

Use the following steps to enable Whatfix Analytics for your account:

1. On the Whatfix Guidance dashboard, click **Settings**. ![settings_ia.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/settings_ia.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T07%3A41%3A56Z&se=2026-11-12T08%3A41%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=wD44EMXKvfbG0SBraI825L13UZvnQdGIgP28mvLCpCo%3D)
2. Click **Analytics**. ![settings_click_analytics.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/settings_click_analytics.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T07%3A41%3A56Z&se=2026-11-12T08%3A41%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=wD44EMXKvfbG0SBraI825L13UZvnQdGIgP28mvLCpCo%3D)

1. On the **Analytics** page, select the **Enable Whatfix Analytics** checkbox. ![enable_whatfix_analytics](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/enable_whatfix_analytics.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T07%3A41%3A56Z&se=2026-11-12T08%3A41%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=wD44EMXKvfbG0SBraI825L13UZvnQdGIgP28mvLCpCo%3D)

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This option enables both Guidance and [Product Analytics](/studio/docs/product-analytics).

1. To block the capture of analytics data from specific environments, select the **Block analytics data from specific environment** checkbox. ![block_analytics](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/block_analytics.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T07%3A41%3A56Z&se=2026-11-12T08%3A41%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=wD44EMXKvfbG0SBraI825L13UZvnQdGIgP28mvLCpCo%3D)

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For more information on blocking the capture of analytics data on specific domains, see [How to disable Analytics on specific domains?](/studio/docs/how-to-disable-analytics-on-specific-domains)

1. To capture and view analytics data across different stages, add the stages using the dropdown. ![show_data_from_stages](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/show_data_from_stages.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T07%3A41%3A56Z&se=2026-11-12T08%3A41%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=wD44EMXKvfbG0SBraI825L13UZvnQdGIgP28mvLCpCo%3D)

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- By default, data is captured from the Production stage.
- For more information on getting analytics data across stages, see [Get Analytics Data across CLM Stages](/studio/docs/get-analytics-data-across-clm-stages).

1. To visualize the data in the timezone of your choice, select the required timezone using the dropdown.s ![timezone_setting](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/timezone_setting.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T07%3A41%3A56Z&se=2026-11-12T08%3A41%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=wD44EMXKvfbG0SBraI825L13UZvnQdGIgP28mvLCpCo%3D)

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- By default, the analytics data is shown in the GMT+5:30 timezone.
- When you change the timezone in the Analytics section, you can visualize the data in the chosen timezone in both Guidance Analytics and Product Analytics. For more information, see [How can I visualize Analytics data in my timezone?](/studio/docs/how-to-visualize-analytics-data-in-your-timezone).
- All the configured settings are applicable to both Guidance and Product Analytics.

## Related

- [Product Analytics](/product-analytics.md)