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Step 1: Create API Key

In Datadog, create an API Key. To create an API key, go to your organizational settings in Datadog and click API Keys. Or visit https://app.datadoghq.com/organization-settings/api-keys
  1. Click + New Key at the top right of the screen
  2. Name your new key tracer
    Datadog API Key
  3. Copy your new API key and hit Finish

Step 2: Create Application Key

In Datadog, create an Application Key. To create an Application Key, go to your personal settings in Datadog and click Application Keys. Or visit https://app.datadoghq.com/personal-settings/application-keys
  1. Click + New Key at the top right of the screen
  2. Name your new key tracer
    Datadog App Key
  3. Click Edit Scope and ensure the following minimum requirements:
    • events_read
    • logs_read_data
    • logs_read_index_data
    • monitors_read
    Datadog App Key Scope
  4. Under Actions API Access — click Enable
    Datadog App Key Configuration

Step 3: Connect Datadog to Tracer

  1. In Tracer, go to IntegrationsDatadog
  2. Enter a name
  3. Paste your API Key and Application Key from Datadog
  4. Click Save.
    Connect Datadog