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URL Parameters
Every Analytics control persists to the URL. Copy the address bar to share any view.
When to use this
- Build a permalink to a specific time window, filter set, or demo view.
- Embed an Analytics link in a runbook, postmortem, or dashboard.
- Understand what each query parameter does.
Parameters
| Parameter | Example | Effect |
|---|---|---|
time | ?time=7d | Apply a preset. Values: 1h, 6h, 24h, 3d, 7d, 14d, 28d, 60d, 90d. |
start, end | ?start=2026-05-01T00:00:00Z&end=2026-05-15T00:00:00Z | Custom range as ISO-8601 datetimes. Overrides time when both are present. |
filter | ?filter=httpStatus:class:5xx | Add a filter as <field>:<matchmode>:<value>. Repeat the parameter for multiple filters. |
demo | ?demo=true | Demo mode (sample data instead of your real analytics). |
preview | ?preview=1 | Legacy preview mode. |
Match modes for filter
| Mode | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| equals | Exact match. | filter=httpMethod:equals:POST |
| contains | Substring match. | filter=route:contains:/v1/users |
| in | Comma-separated list. | filter=httpStatus:in:500,502,503 |
| not | Negation of equals. | filter=country:not:US |
| class | HTTP status class. | filter=httpStatus:class:5xx |
| startsWith | String prefix. | filter=route:startsWith:/v1/ |
| endsWith | String suffix. | filter=route:endsWith:.json |
Permalink examples
Last 7 days of 5xx errors on a specific route:
Code
Custom range with two filters:
Code
Open the demo:
Code
Sharing
The recipient sees the same view, provided they have access to the project or account.
See also
- Shared controls: what each control does in the UI.
- Metrics glossary: definitions for the fields you can filter on.
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