What is My Looker Instance URL?

Trying to log into Looker but can’t remember your company’s unique URL is a common problem. We'll show you exactly how to find your Looker instance URL in just a few steps. This guide covers several simple methods, whether you're logged in, logged out, or just need a refresher on what a Looker URL is.

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What Exactly is a Looker Instance URL?

Your Looker instance URL is the specific web address you use to access your company's Looker environment. It's not a generic looker.com, it's a unique domain assigned to or set up by your organization. Think of it as the direct front door to all your company's dashboards and reports.

Understanding its structure can help you recognize it. A Looker URL typically follows one of these formats:

• A subdomain of looker.com (Legacy): yourcompanyname.looker.com
• A subdomain of looker.cloud.com (Google Cloud): yourcompanyname.region.looker.cloud.com
• A custom domain: analytics.yourcompany.com or looker.yourbrand.com

This URL is your starting point for logging in, bookmarking dashboards, sharing links to specific reports with your team, and connecting to the Looker API. Without it, you’re essentially locked out.

How to Find Your Looker URL: 6 Easy Methods

Forgetting your instance URL is easy to do, but finding it is just as easy. Pick the method that best fits your situation.

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Method 1: Check the Browser Address Bar (If You're Logged In)

If you have Looker open in another tab or you're already logged in, you're just a glance away from the answer. This is the simplest method by far.

1. Look at the address bar at the top of your web browser.
2. The URL you see is a link to a specific page within your Looker instance. Your instance URL is the first part of that address.

For example, if the address bar shows https://abccompany.cloud.looker.com/dashboards/123, your instance URL is https://abccompany.cloud.looker.com.

Just copy everything from https:// up to the .com and save it. That's it!

Method 2: Search Your Email Inbox

When your administrator first added you to Looker, you received a welcome email. This email contains a magic link to activate your account and set your password, and that link is centered around your instance URL.

Head to your email client (like Gmail or Outlook) and search for the following terms:

• "Welcome to Looker"
• "Looker invitation"
• "Looker user activation"

Open the welcome email and simply hover over the login or activation button. The link preview — or the link itself if you copy it — will be based on your unique instance URL. Find this email, and you've found your address.

Method 3: Ask a Teammate or Your Admin

Data analytics is a team sport. If you’re stuck, the quickest way to get unstuck might be to just ask a colleague. Someone else on your team who uses Looker daily will have the URL handy.

Send a quick Slack, Teams, or email message to a coworker in one of these roles:

• A teammate who often shares Looker dashboards with you.
• Your team lead or manager.
• Anyone on the data analytics, business intelligence, or IT team.
• The person designated as your "Looker Admin."

They can send you the direct link, and you'll be on your way. Make sure to bookmark it this time!

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Method 4: Look Through Your Browser History or Bookmarks

If you've logged into Looker before — even just once — your browser likely has a record of it. This method turns your browser's memory into your personal detective.

Check Your Browser History:

• Press Ctrl+H (on Windows) or Cmd+Y (on Mac) to open your browser history.
• In the search bar of the history tab, type "Looker".
• Your browser will show you all your previous visits to Looker pages. The domain of any of these results is your instance URL.

Check Your Bookmarks:

Did you bookmark Looker in the past? Great foresight! Check your browser's bookmarks bar or manager for a link saved as "Looker" or your company's analytics portal. The saved URL is exactly what you're looking for.

Method 5: Check Connected Apps like Slack or SSO Tools

Modern workplaces integrate everything. Your Looker access might be logged in a corporate portal or frequently referenced in messaging apps.

• Messaging Apps (Slack/Teams): Search your company's public channels for Looker links. Channels like #data, #analytics, #marketing-metrics, or #sales-dashboard are prime spots to find shared links from teammates.
• Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal: Many companies use an SSO provider like Okta, Azure Active Directory, or Google Workspace to manage app access. Log into your company's app dashboard, and you should see a tile or button for Looker. Clicking it will take you straight to the instance, revealing the URL in the address bar.

Method 6: Find it in the Looker Mobile App

If you use the Looker mobile app and are already logged in there, your instance URL is stored right in your app settings.

1. Open the Looker Mobile App on your device.
2. Navigate to your account settings or profile section (often represented by a gear icon or your initials).
3. In your account details, the instance URL you are connected to should be clearly displayed. You can use this to log in on your computer.

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Still Stuck? What to Do If Nothing Works

If you've tried all the methods above and still come up empty, your last and best option is to contact your company's IT department or the person in charge of your analytics tools. They are the system's administrators and will have the definitive record of the company's Looker instance URL.

Note: For security and privacy reasons, Looker (Google) support cannot provide you with your instance URL directly. They cannot verify your identity or which organization you belong to just from an email address, so you must go through your company's internal channels.

Action Plan: Once You Find It, Don't Lose It Again

Once you’ve successfully tracked down your Looker URL, take 30 seconds to make sure you never have to hunt for it again. Future you will be grateful.

• Bookmark It: This is the most crucial step. Click the star icon in your browser's address bar and save it. Name it something obvious like "Looker - [Company Name]."
• Save It in a Password Manager: Tools like 1Password or LastPass let you store website URLs along with your login credentials. This is the perfect place for it.
• Understand the Base URL vs. a Deep Link: Remember that your instance URL is the core domain (e.g., https://yourcompany.looker.com). Anything after that (like /dashboards/sales-weekly) points to a specific page. You only need the base URL to log in.

Final Thoughts

Finding your Looker instance URL is usually a simple process of checking your browser history, searching in your email for a welcome message, or just asking a teammate. Once you locate that unique web address, be sure to bookmark it right away to save time in the future.

While powerful, traditional business intelligence tools often come with hurdles like just trying to find where to log in. We created Graphed because we think that getting answers from your data shouldn't involve hunting for URLs, navigating confusing interfaces, or spending hours building reports. You can connect all your data sources in one click and create real-time dashboards just by describing what you want to see - no complex tutorials needed.