Do I need a Datadog account to use the app?
Yes, a Datadog account is required. Set up a free account at datadoghq.com to get started. The mobile app provides remote access to your existing Datadog platform and dashboards.
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Datadog – Real-time Cloud Monitoring from Mobile
Real-time cloud monitoring on your mobile device
Monitor critical alerts, dashboards, and incidents on-the-go with instant visibility into your infrastructure and applications from anywhere.
About Datadog
Datadog mobile app provides instant visibility into critical infrastructure and application monitoring. Access real-time alerts, incidents, dashboards, logs, and performance metrics from your smartphone or tablet. The app seamlessly integrates with on-call services to ensure rapid incident response and team coordination.
Manage your monitoring infrastructure remotely with full dashboard access, interactive graphs, and log search capabilities. Create incidents, assemble response teams, and respond to emergencies without opening a laptop. Add home screen widgets for quick access to key metrics and use Watchdog AI-powered anomaly detection.
Features Of Datadog
- Trigger and resolve critical on-call alerts from anywhere with instant notifications
- View and interact with Datadog dashboards optimized for mobile screens
- Search and explore logs in real-time with advanced filtering and anomaly detection
- Create and manage incidents with team assembly and response workflows
- Access application performance monitoring traces and service health metrics
- Add custom home screen widgets for instant access to key metrics
- Receive push notifications that bypass Do Not Disturb and silent mode
- View detailed monitor and incident information with live and historical data
Premium Features in the Paid Plan
- Access to all dashboards and monitors from your Datadog account
- Full incident management capabilities with team coordination tools
- Integration with PagerDuty OpsGenie Slack and other services
- Real-time log search and exploration with Watchdog analytics
- APM traces and distributed tracing analysis on mobile
- Customizable home screen widgets and Siri shortcuts
- Lightmode and dark mode display options
- Multiple alert notification channels and customization
Free (requires Datadog account)
Free vs Premium Comparison
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Alert Viewing | Real-time alerts with notifications | Same as free - included |
| Dashboard Access | View-only to owned dashboards | Full access to all dashboards |
| Incident Management | Limited viewing only | Create manage and resolve incidents |
| Log Search | Basic log access | Full log search and analysis |
| APM Traces | Limited trace viewing | Full distributed tracing access |
| Home Screen Widgets | Not available | Custom widgets available |
| Integrations | Basic PagerDuty support | Full integration with multiple services |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the app work offline?
No, the Datadog mobile app requires an active internet connection to function. It connects to your Datadog account in real-time to retrieve alerts, dashboards, and metrics.
What minimum OS version do I need?
Android 8.0 or later is required for the Android version. iOS 16.4 or later is required for iPhone and iPad. Mac users need macOS 14.0 or later with Apple Silicon.
How do notifications work on the app?
Notifications bypass Do Not Disturb and silent mode to ensure critical alerts reach on-call engineers. Tap notifications to automatically open relevant alerts in the app with full context and data.
Can I view all my Datadog dashboards?
Yes, the app provides mobile access to all your Datadog dashboards. The interface is optimized for mobile screens with responsive design and interactive graphs for easy navigation.
Is there a cost for the mobile app?
The mobile app is free to download and use with any Datadog account. Pricing depends on your Datadog subscription level and the features your account includes.
