Trying to add Google Tracking code and keep getting "The formatting is incorrect"

[AlphaHD]

"The formatting is incorrect. Try clearing the code, then copy and paste again". Appreciate any help on this. Thanks!

Code from Google:

<!-- Google tag (gtag.js) -->

<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-PYBSQ72Y3N"></script>

<script>

  window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];

  function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}

  gtag('js', new Date());

  gtag('config', 'G-PYBSQ72Y3N');

</script>

The title of this post has been edited from the original: "Trying to add Google Tracking code and keep getting "The formatting is incorrect"

[TheRealChipA · Accepted solution]

Hi @AlphaHD.  Where in Square Online are you trying to add this code?  I ask because since most trackers require the code to be in your site’s header HTML, you’ll need to use to use a specific setting in Square.  Go to your dashboard > Online > Settings > Tracking Tools.  At that page, you can just enter your tracking ID “G-xxxxxxxx” and Square will handle the rest.

Here’s a link to Square’s Help document on Custom Tracking Code.

[AlphaHD]

Thanks much for your reply.  I added the tracking ID earlier as you described. There is an area after that: "Google Verification" where I have the issue. I have rechecked the tracking box and the G code has turned into "google-site-verification=FwcVpfhBwc1L78-hJ-ypvdcqhs_kEVjuhgEUhVs6ig0" so it appears you are correct!