# Manually adding the X-Ray data source
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**To manually add the X-Ray data source**

1.  In the Grafana console side menu, pause on the **Configuration** (gear) icon, then choose **Data Sources**.

1. Choose **Add data source**.

1. Choose the **X-Ray** data source. If necessary, you can start typing **X-Ray** in the search box to help you find it.