Datadog Connector

This guide covers implementing Descope's Datadog connector. Datadog is a troubleshooting product that allows you to collect log analytics. Descope enables you to automatically collect logs and audit events and stream them to a Datadog site.

Configure Datadog connector

Navigate to the Connectors page in the Descope Console and select Datadog to create a new Datadog connector.

The following parameters are required to use it:

• Connector Name: Provide a unique name for your connector. This assists in distinguishing it, especially when multiple connectors are derived from the same template.
• Connector Description: Briefly explain the purpose of this connector.
• API Key: The unique Datadog organization. Found in your Datadog account.
• Site: The Datadog site that the connector sends logs to. The default is datadoghq.com. Needs to be set for European, free tier, and some other customers.
• Stream Audit Events: Select which events are sent to Datadog. Descopers can allow all audit events or filter them based on certain actions that occur or tenants in the project.
• Stream Troubleshooting Events: Decide whether troubleshooting events are also sent to Datadog.

Getting the API Key

In Datadog, navigate to Settings and select Organization Settings in the top left. From this page, navigate to API Keys using the sidebar. Create a new API Key or use an existing one. Make sure to copy the API key after it is created to include in the connector configuration.

Viewing Audit Logs

Now the audit logs are viewable in Datadog. The connector can be tested while configuring it so you can ensure the logs are being sent and collected properly.

The logs can still be viewed in Descope under the Audit and Troubleshoot section of the Descope Console.