Getting Started
Share a Looker Studio dashboard with filtered data
Protect sensitive information by limiting data visibility when sharing Looker Studio dashboards with clients.
If you need to share a Looker Studio dashboard while restricting certain users from viewing all the data, this guide will walk you through the process of creating a filtered view that protects sensitive information.
Step-by-Step Dashboard Filtering Guide
1. Open Report Settings
- Open your dashboard in Looker Studio
- Click on "File" in the top menu bar
- Select "Report Settings"
2. Add a Filter
- In the side bar that appears, scroll to the bottom
- Click on "Add a Filter"
- Then select "Create a Filter"
3. Configure Your Filter
- In the "Filter name" field, enter a descriptive name for your filter
- In "Select a field", choose the column you want to filter (e.g., "account_name")
- For "Select a condition", choose your filtering method (in this example, "Equal to")
- In the final "Any value" field, select the specific value to filter (e.g., "Client A")
- Click "Save" in the bottom right corner
Important Considerations
- When you share the dashboard with a "viewer" role, they will only see data matching the filter
- The filtered viewer cannot modify the filter or view additional data
- This method ensures data privacy and restricts access to sensitive information
Pro Tip
Regularly review your filter settings to maintain appropriate data access controls.
