> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.edgee.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ga4 Native Cookies

> Use Edgee's Native Cookie Support to manage Google Analytics cookies at the edge.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/edgee/enlt_qUyIUJ64Dg-/images/banners/ga-nc.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=enlt_qUyIUJ64Dg-&q=85&s=5c2104a44f8bee0cf5768a70363e12dc" className="rounded-lg" noZoom width="1312" height="334" data-path="images/banners/ga-nc.png" />

Google Analytics uses a client ID cookie (`_ga`) to track users across sessions. With Ga4 Native Cookies component,
this cookie can be managed directly at the edge.

To know more about the native cookie support, please refer to the [Native Cookies](/docs/proxy/services/data-collection/native-cookies) documentation.

## Getting Started

**To integrate Google Analytics Native Cookies into your Edgee project:**

1. Open the Edgee console and navigate to your project's Components.
2. Select "Add a component" and choose `edgee/google-analytics-native-cookies` from the list of available components.
3. In your component settings, configure the mode:

<Frame caption="Go to your project > Components > Your Ga4 Native Cookies component">
  <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/edgee/Fi3v0gET0Vi0YKAo/images/native-cookie-support-light.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Fi3v0gET0Vi0YKAo&q=85&s=135b9774f3c1d474f16d4d34f79f23d8" width="1556" height="476" data-path="images/native-cookie-support-light.png" />

  <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/edgee/Fi3v0gET0Vi0YKAo/images/native-cookie-support-dark.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Fi3v0gET0Vi0YKAo&q=85&s=7325f91bcbf721503cfbdc43b13f679a" width="1556" height="476" data-path="images/native-cookie-support-dark.png" />
</Frame>

The setting determines when the Google Analytics client ID cookie is set:

* **safe**: Only set cookie after user grants consent (default)
* **strong**: Set cookie unless user explicitly denies consent
* **always**: Set cookie regardless of consent status

<Warning>
  Using `strong` or `always` modes may not comply with privacy regulations in your jurisdiction (such as GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable laws).
  By enabling these modes, you assume full responsibility for:

  * Ensuring compliance with all applicable privacy laws and regulations
  * Obtaining and managing necessary user consents
  * Implementing appropriate privacy notices and policies
  * Any legal consequences resulting from non-compliant cookie usage

  Edgee provides these features as technical capabilities only. We strongly recommend consulting with your legal team or privacy experts before implementing these modes.
</Warning>