# Quick Start

## How to use Leto Analytics

To begin collecting analytics, simply use the [Leto IPFS gateway](https://letodev.gitbook.io/getting-started/documentation/ipfs-gateway-api) to serve content to your end users. Anonymous analytics are automatically generated when content is retrieved through our incredibly fast IPFS gateway. 

* Use the Leto gateway address [here](https://letodev.gitbook.io/getting-started/documentation/getting-started/ipfs-gateway-api#leto-gateway-address). 
* Access analytics via the Leto [Dashboard](https://leto.gg/) or [Analytics API](https://letodev.gitbook.io/getting-started/documentation/analytics-rest-api).
* To detect malware on IPFS content check out the [Large Field Analyzer](https://letodev.gitbook.io/getting-started/documentation/large-field-analyzer).

## Analytics collected by Leto

When implemented in your system, Leto minimizes data collection measuring only the most essential data points and providing the info in aggregate. 

* View count by IPFS CID
* Date and time the IPFS CID was accessed
* Other data we can provide (Leto pro subscription - coming soon!)
  * Requests by region
  * Notifications for spikes in traffic due to spam or popularity
  * Retrieval failures

## Leto does not collect

* Unique IP address for each user
* We don't track users across websites and apps they visit
* Other Personally Identifiable info

## Leto Proxy Gateway

If you have a dedicated IPFS gateway and don't want to switch to the Leto gateway, don't worry! With the [Leto Proxy Gateway](https://letodev.gitbook.io/getting-started/documentation/leto-proxy-gateway), you can take analytics on content retrieved through any IPFS gateway.

* Lighthouse.storage, Fleek.xyz, Spheron, Pinata, Numbers Protocol, Quicknode, and more are supported!

## Interact with your analytics

[**Leto Dashboard**](https://leto.gg/)

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* Login at [Leto.gg](https://leto.gg/) and input the CIDs you would like to monitor.&#x20;
* For added dashboard functionality, sign up for a pro plan.

[**Analytics API**](https://letodev.gitbook.io/getting-started/documentation/analytics-rest-api)

* Use the API in your application to share analytics with internal/external stakeholders.
* Display analytics publicly for your end-users! See our [examples](https://letodev.gitbook.io/getting-started/view-ipfs-analytics) for ideas.


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