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# Datadog Traces

> Send Pipeline trace data to Datadog, configuring the API key, compression, and Datadog site region.

## Description

This destination lets you send trace data to Datadog.

## Configuration

You can configure the destination using these options.

### Configuration Options

| Option          | Description                                              |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Datadog API Key | The API key for your Datadog application.                |
| Compression     | Options for compressing your traces.                     |
| Datadog Site    | The Datadog region where the traces should be delivered. |