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Mixpanel Quick-Start Checklist

Follow these steps to ensure your Mixpanel account is correctly configured and displaying accurate information:

  • Verify Personal Settings Check your personal profile and account settings to ensure your permissions and notification preferences are correct. [FLVC LibGuides: Getting started]
  • Confirm Data Visibility on Reports Navigate to your reports to check if data is populating. If the charts are empty, you may need to adjust your data source:

    • Click on the menu in the top-left corner.

    • Select your correct Data View from the dropdown.

  • Adjust Date Filters for Go-Live If you are accessing Mixpanel after the official go-live date, verify your date range settings:

    • Do not set date filters to a timeframe prior to the go-live date.

    • Note: All data collected before the go-live date is test data and will skew your production metrics.