How to Create a Basic Chart in Amplitude
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Basic Chart in Amplitude: step-by-step guide
On Amplitude's main dashboard, tap 'Create' at the top-left corner.
Hover your mouse cursor over the 'Chart' option, then select the specific Chart Type you prefer to use.
After that, go to the left-side panel and configure the required settings. In this case, specify your preferred Events, Measurement Format, Segment Type, and Group Segments.
Once done, click the 'Title' field and then add a unique title that suits your chart.
Subsequently, tap the 'Description' field and then add a short note that perfectly describes your chart.
Following that, review the chart and make more adjustments if necessary. Use the available tools within the workspace to implement certain changes.
Tap 'Save' afterwards to proceed.
Confirm the name and the location of the chart. Once done, tap 'Save' one more time.
After completing these steps, the basic Amplitude chart will be created based on your input.
Quick answer: To create a basic chart in Amplitude, tap 'Create', select 'Chart', and configure the events, measurement format, segment type, and group segments on the left panel. Add a title and description, review and adjust the chart using workspace tools, and save by confirming the name and location.
About this Amplitude tutorial
Build a custom chart in Amplitude by configuring events, adding titles and descriptions, and saving your settings. This guide shows how to create a Basic Chart in Amplitude in 9 steps, starting with "On Amplitude's main dashboard, tap 'Create' at the top-left corner" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the basic Amplitude chart will be created based on your i...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Amplitude interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Basic Chart in Amplitude?
9 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 Amplitude data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Amplitude. Related guides: How to Create a Cohort in Amplitude, How to Create a Dashboard in Amplitude and How to Create a Notebook in Amplitude. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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