# Instrument Python application for OpenTelemetry

To monitor your Python application with OpenTelemetry, follow the steps below.

## Steps to instrument Python application

1. **Enable Python application monitoring**

   Monitor your Python application with OpenTelemetry by simply following these [instructions](https://opentelemetry.io/docs/languages/python/).

   **Note:** You can leverage the [zero-code instrumentation guide](https://opentelemetry.io/docs/zero-code/python/) to simplify the setup process.

2. **Export OpenTelemetry data to Applications Manager**

   Export your OpenTelemetry data to Applications Manager APM Insight by following these [steps](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/export-opentelemetry-data.html).

3. **View performance metrics**

   You are all set. Now the agent will start sending the [performance metrics](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/opentelemetry-perf-metrics.html) to your Applications Manager web client portal.

## Other supported platforms

| Platform | Platform | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| [Java](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/java-instrumentation.html) | [Node.js](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/nodejs-instrumentation.html) | [Swift](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/swift-instrumentation.html) |
| [C++](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/c-plus-plus-instrumentation.html) | [Ruby](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/ruby-instrumentation.html) |  |
| [PHP](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/php-instrumentation.html) | [Elixir](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/erlang-elixir-instrumentation.html) |  |
| [.NET](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/dot-net-instrumentation.html) | [Go](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/go-instrumentation.html) |  |
| [C#](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/dot-net-instrumentation.html) | [Rust](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/rust-instrumentation.html) |  |