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Default Channel Group

GA4’s default channel group classifies traffic using Google-maintained rules, including channels such as organic search, paid search, and direct.

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Classification uses source, medium, and integration details. Distinguish user, session, and event scopes and inspect how the collected values match current rules.

Custom channel groups reorganize available information. They cannot reconstruct a lost referrer, and Unassigned is different from Direct.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a custom rule recover missing traffic-source data?

No. Correct the collection path, including link tagging and redirects, when the original information is missing.