# DD Trace PHP

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PHP Tracer

## Getting Started

The Datadog PHP Tracer (**ddtrace**) brings [APM and distributed tracing](https://docs.datadoghq.com/tracing/) to PHP.

### Installing the extension

Visit the [PHP tracer documentation](https://docs.datadoghq.com/tracing/languages/php/) for complete installation instructions.

### Advanced configuration

For more information about configuring and instrumenting **ddtrace**, view the [advanced-instrumentation documentation](https://docs.datadoghq.com/tracing/advanced_usage/?tab=php).

### OpenTracing

The **ddtrace** package provides an [OpenTracing-compatible tracer](https://docs.datadoghq.com/tracing/advanced_usage/?tab=php#opentracing).

## Contributing

Before contributing to this open source project, read our [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md).

## Security Vulnerabilities

If you have found a security issue, please contact the security team directly at [security@datadoghq.com](mailto:security@datadoghq.com).
