How to get Device Id from mixpanel

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To get the Device ID from Mixpanel, the approach depends on whether you're using client-side or server-side tracking. Here's how you can obtain the Device ID: For client-side tracking (using Web or Mobile SDKs): Mixpanel automatically generates a $device_id for each user's device. This ID is used as the distinct_id for anonymous users until they are identified. You don't need to manually retrieve or set this ID as it's handled automatically by the SDK.For server-side tracking: Since server-side libraries don't automatically generate Device IDs, you need to manage them yourself. Here's the recommended approach: 1. Generate a unique identifier (e.g., a UUID) for each user session or device. 2. Set this identifier as the $device_id property in your events.Here's an example of how to include the $device_id in your events for server-side tracking: ```import uuiddef track_to_mp(request, event_name, properties):

session_id = request.cookies.get('SESSION_ID') or str(uuid.uuid4())

properties["$device_id"] = session_id

if request.user.is_authenticated(): properties["$user_id"] = request.user.username

mp.track("", event_name, properties)```This approach is described in the Identifying Users (Simplified) documentation.Remember, for server-side tracking, you're responsible for generating and managing these IDs. The $device_id should persist for the duration of a user's session or across sessions on the same device.

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