> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mezmo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 2 - Create Shared Sources

> Create OpenTelemetry log, metric, and trace shared sources in Mezmo for use in later pipeline steps.

<Note>
  If you run into any issues or have feedback on either the workshop or Pipeline, please reach out to us at [support@mezmo.com](mailto:support@mezmo.com).
</Note>

## 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](https://app.mezmo.com),  go to **Pipelines > Shared Sources**.
2. Click **New shared source**.
3. Select **OpenTelemetry Logs**, and give the shared source a **Title**.

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

## 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.**