How to use Log Streaming with Datadog

Learn how to stream your logs automatically to Datadog.

Only users with the data-streaming-manager role can create, update, read, and delete log streams. To learn more, see the Roles documentation.

Enabling the Log Streaming feature allows you to export or consume logs through external tools and systems of your choice. Follow the steps below to learn how to use Log Streaming with Datadog.

Step 1: Get the Datadog URL

You can identify your specific URL by looking at the address bar when you are logged into your Datadog account. For most users, this will be the website you use to access your Datadog dashboards. The Datadog URL is usually in the format app.datadoghq.com or with a regional prefix, for exampe us5.datadoghq.com.

Datadog regional URL

If you are using an EU Datadog site, make sure to use the corresponding regional URL (for example, app.datadoghq.eu).

To identify your Datadog regional URL, you have two options:

• Look at the address bar: The simplest method is to look at the URL in the address bar when you are logged into Datadog. This will show you the regional domain you are using.

• Visit status.datadoghq.com and check which region is listed for your organization: Most Datadog customers in Brazil typically use the URL with the regional prefix us5 (us5.datadoghq.com), however it’s important to confirm which specific site your organization uses.

Step 2: Get the Datadog API Key

1. Log in to your Datadog account.

2. Click your profile picture in the bottom left corner of the screen.

3. Under Organization Settings, select API Keys.

4. Create a new API key by clicking New Key.

5. Give your key a descriptive name such as "Digibee Integration".

6. Copy the key to use in the Digibee Integration Platform.

Recommendations:

• API keys are sensitive credentials. Treat them like passwords.

• Ensure the API key has the appropriate permissions for log ingestion.

• For security reasons, consider using a dedicated API key just for this integration.

Step 3: Configure the Digibee Integration Platform

1. Log in to the Digibee Integration Platform and click Settings on the top right corner of the page.

2. In the Settings menu, click Data streaming.

3. Click Create.

4. On Vendor, select Datadog. On Streaming type, select Log.

5. Configure the connections details:

   1. Host: Paste the Datadog URL.

   2. API Key: Paste the Datadog API Key.

6. Click Save.

Visualize the Log Streaming on Datadog

To view logs in Datadog:

1. On the logs screen, apply the Source filter and set the value to otlp_log_ingestion.

2. Apply the Host filter and set the value to digibee.

After applying the new configuration, it may take a few seconds for the logs to become available due to the update processing time. This interval may vary, but it typically doesn’t exceed a few minutes. If the logs are not visible after 10 minutes, please contact the Digibee Support team.