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# Datadog Forwarding
Generating API Key from DataDog
Generating an API key from DataDog is a simple process that allows you to securely access data from the platform.
To add a Datadog API key or client token:
1. Navigate to Organization settings, then click the **API keys** or **Client Tokens** tab.
2. Click the **New Key** or **New Client Token** button, depending on which you’re creating.
3. Enter a name for your key or token.
4. Click **Create API key** or **Create Client Token**.
For more details on how to generate an API key in DataDog, you can visit this [link](https://docs.datadoghq.com/account_management/api-app-keys/).
### Steps to Create DataDog Forwarding
To forward your logs to DataDog, begin by logging into Apica's website.
* Navigate to the **`Integrations`**tab, select the option for **`Forwarders`**, and then **`Add Forwarder`**
* Next, choose **`DataDog(JSON)`** from the available options; this will bring up a new form with fields such as `API Key`, `Buffer Size`, `Host` and `Tags`. Fill out the required data in these fields and click **`Create`**.
Create Forwarder:
```
Api_Key:
Buffer_size: 16000
Host: app.datadog.com
Tags: logs
Type: _json
Name: DataDog Forwarder
```
* Next, head over to the **`Explore`** page and pick out a namespace you wish to forward your logs to DataDog from.
* Click on the three dots icon located next to the calendar and opt for **`Map Forwarder`**; this will open a new modal which allows you to choose the newly created DataDog forwarder schema (this can be identified via its datadog icon).
* Confirm your selection by clicking **`OK`**.
* A successful mapping is indicated by a popup showing that `namespace-application pairs are connected with respective forwarders`; additionally, you'll notice an updated Namespace Forwarder status in effect.
* Your logs are now being forwarded to DataDog.
> To help make the steps easier to understand, below are the screenshots illustrating each of the instructions given above.