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Prerequisites

  • A Datadog account with log indexing and metrics enabled
  • Permissions to create API keys and Application keys in Datadog

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Step-by-Step Setup

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1. Navigate to Integrations

In your Corelayer dashboard, go to the Integrations page.

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2. Add Datadog Integration

Click the Add Integration button and select Datadog from the list of available integrations.

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3. Enter Organization Details

Provide the following:
  • Organization Name — Your Datadog organization name
  • App URL — Your Datadog application URL (e.g., https://app.datadoghq.com)

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4. Create an API Key

In your Datadog account:
  1. Go to Organization Settings > API Keys
  2. Click New Key
  3. Name the key (e.g., Corelayer)
  4. Copy the key and paste it into the Corelayer setup form

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5. Create an Application Key

In your Datadog account:
  1. Go to Organization Settings > Application Keys
  2. Click New Key
  3. Name the key (e.g., Corelayer)
  4. Ensure the key has the following scopes:
    • logs_read_data
    • logs_read_index_data
    • logs_read_config
    • metrics_read
  5. Copy the key and paste it into the Corelayer setup form

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6. Test Connection

Click Test Connection to verify that Corelayer can access your Datadog account.

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7. Select Resources

Once connected, choose which resources to monitor:
  • Log Services — Select the services whose logs Corelayer should analyze
  • Log Indexes — Choose which log indexes to query
  • Metrics — Select metrics relevant to your services

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8. Add Datadog Resources to Your Service Maps

When configuring your Corelayer Service Maps, select which Datadog services and metrics are relevant to each service.

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What Corelayer Can Do With Datadog

Once connected, Corelayer will:
  • Query logs from your selected services and indexes to gather context during debugging
  • Monitor metrics for anomalies and correlate with error events
  • Combine Datadog observability data with other integrations for comprehensive root-cause analysis

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Managing Your Integration

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Disconnecting

To disconnect your Datadog integration:
  1. Navigate to Settings > Integrations
  2. Find your Datadog integration and click Uninstall
  3. Confirm the uninstallation
  4. Optionally, revoke the API and Application keys in your Datadog account

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Troubleshooting

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Integration Not Working?

  • Verify your API key and Application key are correct
  • Ensure the Application key has the required scopes (logs_read_data, logs_read_index_data, logs_read_config, metrics_read)
  • Check that your Datadog App URL matches your region
  • Confirm that the services and indexes you selected are active and receiving data
Need help? Contact support for assistance with your Datadog integration.