How to Define Experiment Goals in Amplitude
- George Apostolov
How to Define Experiment Goals in Amplitude: step-by-step guide
Inside Amplitude's Experiment Editor, find the Goal tab and click its corresponding 'Pencil' button.
After that, go to the left-side panel and click the 'Define the Goal' menu.
Tap 'Create a Custom Metric'. If you already have metrics in place, tap 'Select Metric' instead and pick the option you prefer to use.
Following that, go to the Metric Editor panel. Tap the Title field and type your preferred metric name. At the same time, add a short description right below it.
Specify your preferred 'Metric Type' and 'Event'. Simply tap their respective menus and pick your preferred options.
Once done, tap 'Save and Close'.
Review the goal, then tap 'Save'.
After completing these steps, your experiment goals in Amplitude will be defined accordingly.
Quick answer: To define experiment goals in Amplitude, open the Experiment Editor's Goal tab, select or create a custom metric, and enter its name, description, type, and event in the Metric Editor. Finally, save the metric and review and save the goal.
About this Amplitude tutorial
Configure your experiment goals in Amplitude by creating or selecting custom metrics, setting event types, and saving your preferences. This guide shows how to define Experiment Goals in Amplitude in 8 steps, starting with "Inside Amplitude's Experiment Editor, find the Goal tab and click its corresponding 'Pe..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, your experiment goals in Amplitude will be defined accord...". 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 define Experiment Goals in Amplitude?
8 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 Duplicate Charts in Amplitude, How to Export Chart Data in Amplitude and How to Export Cohort Data in Amplitude. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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