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Fix misleading DDOT Collector warning for Datadog Extension #35827

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Fix misleading DDOT Collector warning for Datadog Extension
brett0000FF Apr 7, 2026
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Remove version-specific language from DDOT extension warning
brett0000FF Apr 8, 2026
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## Overview

As of OpenTelemetry Collector Contrib [modules v0.129.0][4] and newer, the Datadog Extension is included in [contrib distributions][5] of OpenTelemetry Collector. It is also available for [custom builds][6] of OpenTelemetry Collector. In the [DDOT Collector][8], the extension is enabled by default starting with Datadog Agent v7.76.0.
As of OpenTelemetry Collector Contrib [modules v0.129.0][4] and newer, the Datadog Extension is included in [contrib distributions][5] of OpenTelemetry Collector. It is also available for [custom builds][6] of OpenTelemetry Collector. In the [DDOT Collector][8], the extension is automatically enabled.

The Datadog Extension allows you to view OpenTelemetry Collector configuration and build information directly in Datadog using [Fleet Automation][7], the [Infrastructure List][2], and [Resource Catalog][3]. When used with the [Datadog Exporter][1], this extension gives you visibility into your Collector fleet without leaving the Datadog UI.

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## Setup

<div class="alert alert-danger">If you use the <a href="/opentelemetry/setup/ddot_collector/">DDOT Collector</a>, do <strong>not</strong> manually add the Datadog Extension on Agent versions earlier than v7.76.0. Adding the extension on these versions causes duplicate Collector entries in Fleet Automation.</div>
<div class="alert alert-danger">If you use the <a href="/opentelemetry/setup/ddot_collector/">DDOT Collector</a>, do <strong>not</strong> manually configure the Datadog Extension. It is automatically enabled in all DDOT Collector versions.</div>

### 1. Add the Datadog Extension to your Collector configuration

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