# How to Access the "Free Today (Real-Time) Snapshot Report

The **"Free Today (Real-Time) Snapshot Report"** provides a quick, up-to-date view of your key metrics for the current day. It’s simple to access, with no need to complete onboarding, purchase a subscription, or select a pricing plan. Follow the steps below to get started.

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### **Step 1: Connect Your Shopify Store**

1. Go to the **Integration** section in the platform.
2. Connect your Shopify store by following the prompts.
3. Ensure the connection is successful to proceed.

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### **Step 2: Connect Your Media Channels**

1. In the same **Integration** section, connect your media channels (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.).
2. Authenticate each channel and grant the necessary permissions.

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### **Step 3: View the Report**

* Once Shopify and your media channels are connected, the **Free Today (Real-Time) Snapshot Report** will automatically become available.
* Navigate to the **Reports** section (screenshot provided below) to view it.

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#### **Key Features:**

* **Real-time data**: The report shows metrics for the current day only.
* **Privacy-first**: We do not store any of your data for this report; it is generated dynamically.

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### **Optional: Unlock Historical and Advanced Reports**

To access historical data and more powerful insights, complete the onboarding process:

1. **Complete the Onboarding Flow**:
   * Follow the steps provided in the app.
   * Select a [pricing plan](https://moleculedata.com/pricing).
2. **Start Data Sync**:
   * Click **"First Sync"** at the final step of onboarding.
   * This triggers our advanced algorithms and data pipeline automations to begin collecting and storing your data.

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By following these steps, you can enjoy both the simplicity of the real-time snapshot and the depth of our advanced reporting tools for data-driven decisions.