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How to exclude your own visits from Analytics

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How to Exclude Your Own Visits from Analytics

Exclude your own visits from analytics by setting a flag in your browser’s local storage. Follow the steps below.

Steps to Exclude Your Own Visits:

  1. Open your website in your browser.
  1. Open the Developer Console:
      • Press F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I (or Cmd + Option + I on Mac)
  1. This will open the Developer Tools. Navigate to the Console tab.
  1. If you're in a different tab like "Network" or "Elements," click on "Console" to switch.
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  1. In the Console, paste the following line of code and hit Enter:
      2. localStorage.setItem('umami.disabled', 'true')
  1. Refresh the page. Your visits will now be excluded from tracking on that browser.
Note:
  • This setting only applies to the specific browser and device where it was set.
  • If you use a different browser or device, repeat these steps there.
  • This is especially helpful for internal team visits, QA testing, or development environments.