How do I filter myself out of Google Analytics with a dynamic IP address?

@virginie 

To filter yourself out of Google Analytics with a dynamic IP address, you can use one of the following methods:

1. Use a browser extension: There are several browser extensions available that can block your visits from being recorded in Google Analytics. Some popular options include Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on by Google, Ghostery, and Block Yourself from Analytics.
2. Create a custom segment: You can create a custom segment in Google Analytics that excludes traffic from your IP address. To do this, go to the "Admin" section of Google Analytics, then click on "Filters" under the "View" column. Create a new filter that excludes traffic from your IP address.
3. Use a VPN: You can use a virtual private network (VPN) to mask your IP address and browse the web anonymously. This will prevent your visits from being recorded in Google Analytics. There are many free and paid VPN services available, such as NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and CyberGhost.
4. Use a script: You can use a script to automatically exclude your IP address from being tracked by Google Analytics. To do this, you can use JavaScript to create a custom script that excludes your IP address. Here's an example code snippet you can use:

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<script type="text/javascript">
    var gaProperty = 'UA-XXXXXXXX-X'; // Replace with your GA tracking ID
    var disableStr = 'ga-disable-' + gaProperty;
    if (document.cookie.indexOf(disableStr + '=true') > -1) {
        window[disableStr] = true;
    }
    function gaOptout() {
        document.cookie = disableStr + '=true; expires=Thu, 31 Dec 2099 23:59:59 UTC; path=/';
        window[disableStr] = true;
    }
</script>

You'll need to replace "UA-XXXXXXXX-X" with your Google Analytics tracking ID. Once you've added this script to your website, you can call the "gaOptout()" function to exclude your IP address from being tracked.