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aliases:
- /docs/grafana/latest/datasources/add-a-data-source/
- /docs/grafana/latest/features/datasources/add-a-data-source/
title: Add data source
weight: 100
---
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# Add a data source
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Before you can create your first dashboard, you need to add your data source.
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> **Note:** Only users with the organization Admin role can add data sources.
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To add a data source:
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1. Move your cursor to the cog icon on the side menu which will show the configuration options.
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1. Click on **Data sources** . The data sources page opens showing a list of previously configured data sources for the Grafana instance.
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1. Click **Add data source** to see a list of all supported data sources.
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1. Search for a specific data source by entering the name in the search dialog. Or you can scroll through supported data sources grouped into time series, logging, tracing and other categories.
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1. Move the cursor over the data source you want to add.
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1. Click **Select** . The data source configuration page opens.
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1. Configure the data source following instructions specific to that data source. See [Data sources ]({{< relref "../administration/data-source-management/_index.md" >}} ) for links to configuration instructions for all supported data sources.
