How To Add An Event In Mixpanel
- George Apostolov
How To Add An Event In Mixpanel: step-by-step guide
Create a new board using the + New Board button or select an existing one.
Customize your board and enter its name.
Select the Add to Board option.
Select Insight Report.
Under Metrics, click on the Select Event field.
Next to the search bar, click on the + Create button.
Custom events work as a combination for existing events. Enter a name for your new custom event and then proceed to + Add pre-existing events which will together make up the new event.
Select an event to include from the list.
Add another or continue.
When done, click on Save.
You have now created a custom event in mixpanel that tracks a combination of other events.
Quick answer: To add a custom event in Mixpanel, create or select a board, choose Insight Report, click the Select Event field under Metrics, and select the + Create button. Name the event, combine pre-existing events, and save your new configuration.
About this Mixpanel tutorial
Create and track custom event combinations in Mixpanel by building a board, setting up an Insight Report, and combining pre-existing events. This guide shows how to add An Event In Mixpanel in 11 steps, starting with "Create a new board using the + New Board button or select an existing one" and finishing with "You have now created a custom event in mixpanel that tracks a combination of other events". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Mixpanel interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add An Event In Mixpanel?
11 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Mixpanel data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Mixpanel. Related guides: How To Add Annotations In Mixpanel, How To Create A Cohort In Mixpanel and How To Create A Mixpanel Funnel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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