> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://axiom-mano-sample-app.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# OpenTelemetry Traces destination

> This page explains how to set up an OpenTelemetry Traces destination.

[OpenTelemetry](https://opentelemetry.io/) provide a standardized way to collect, process, and visualize distributed tracing data, enabling you to understand the performance and dependencies of complex applications.

To set up an OpenTelemetry Traces destination:

1. Create an OpenTelemetry Traces destination in Axiom. For more information, see [Manage destinations](/process-data/destinations/manage-destinations).
2. In **URL**, enter the path to the OpenTelemetry destination where you want to route data.
3. In **Format**, specify the format in which Axiom sends data to the destination.
4. Optional: In **Headers**, specify any headers you want Axiom to send to the destination.