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# 2 - Create Shared Sources

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## Create an OpenTelemetry Log Shared Source

This is the source you will use for the OTel Log Handler Pipeline in Step 5.

1. In the [Mezmo Web App](app.mezmo.com),  go to **Pipelines > Shared Sources**.
2. Click **New shared source**.
3. Select **Opentelemetry Logs**, and give the shared source a **Title**.

> You should save the access key for all the shared source, you will need it for future steps.

## Create an OpenTelemetry Metric Shared Source

This is the source you will use for the Metric Handler pipeline in Step 6.

1. In **Pipelines > Shared sources**, click **New shared source.**
2. Select  **OpenTelemetry Metrics**, and give the shared source a **Title.**

## Create an OpenTelemetry Trace Shared Source

This is the source you will use for the Trace Handler pipeline in Step 7.

1. In **Pipelines > Shared sources**, click **New shared source.**
2. Select  **OpenTelemetry Metrics**, and give the shared source a **Title.**