# Datadog

Datadog (opens new window) is a cloud-based security and analytics platform that monitors metrics, traces, and logs in real-time across your infrastructure.

The Datadog connector integrates Datadog insights into your Workato recipes.

# Prerequisites

Ensure you meet the following requirements before you begin:

# Connection setup

Complete the following steps to connect your Datadog account in Workato:

1

Click Create > Connection.

2

Provide a name for your connection in the Connection name field.

Datadog connectionDatadog connection fields

3

Use the Location drop-down menu to select the project where you plan to store the connection.

4

Search for and select Datadog as your connection on the New connection page.

5

Enter your Datadog API key. Refer to the Datadog Add an API key (opens new window) guide to generate this value.

6

Optional. Enter your Datadog Application key if you plan to perform read actions. Refer to the Datadog Add application keys (opens new window) guide to generate this value.

7

Use the Region drop-down menu to select the location for your Datadog account. This field defaults to US 1 if left blank.

8

Click Connect.


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