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# How to Create a Shared Source from Scratch

> Step-by-step instructions for configuring a new Shared Source, including key management, so it can be reused across multiple pipelines.

### How to Create a Shared Source from Scratch

**Purpose:** This section explains how to configure a new Shared Source, enabling it to be reused across pipelines.
To create a Shared Source:

1. Log into your Mezmo account.
2. On the homepage, click the **Pipeline icon** on the left to access pipeline management.
3. Navigate to **Shared Sources** in the top-left corner and click it.
4. Click **New Shared Source** to start the configuration process.
5. From the dropdown menu, select a supported source (e.g., Datadog Agent, Fluent, HTTP, Kinesis Firehose, Logstash, etc.).
6. Set a **title** and add a **description** for the source.
7. Click **Save and Next** to proceed to Key Management.
8. Create a new access key by clicking **Create New Key**, naming it, and generating the endpoint.
9. Click **Update** to activate the Shared Source. It is now available for use in any pipeline.