Import for Google Analytics: "failed due to a security check"

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The parameter ‘propertyId’ isn’t set in the Request, and a default value wasn’t provided.

I set up console.cloud.google.com, uploaded the setup, gave permission, but I’m getting an error.

I have it set up as https : //mysite .site/matomo.
I’ve set the Authorized JavaScript origins to https : //mysite .site.
and in Authorized redirect URIs - https :// mysite .site/matomo/index.php?module=GoogleAnalyticsImporter&action=processAuthCode.

(spaces are added because you can’t post links.)

and I get an error

We’re sorry, but the action you were trying to perform failed due to a security check. This is a standard measure to ensure the safety and security of your account. Please try again, and if the issue persists, please contact our support team for further assistance.

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At least we know the security check is failing at the Matomo end rather than the Google Analytics end.

Sorry to just post a link, but in case it helps someone with a “failed due to a security check” error from Matomo, the last few bullet points in the following article can be a starting point https://matomo.org/faq/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-login-failed/

And for more subtle failings, there are some comments at the feature request queue worth checking:
Issues: Improve error message when login fails

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By the way, for anyone who thinks they have the opposite problem ( a failure with the Google security) then we recommend generating a fresh token from Google. If that fails, further ideas are here https://matomo.org/guide/installation-maintenance/import-google-analytics/

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