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title: "Choose your metrics method | Grafana Labs"
description: "Select the right method for your metrics"
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> For a curated documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt). For the complete documentation index, see [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt).

## Choose a learning path

Select the method that matches your setup.

> **Note:** A [Grafana Cloud account](/signup/cloud/connect-account) is helpful for hands-on practice, but completely optional. You can read through the learning path to understand the configuration process without configuring yourself.

| Method        | Best for                                       |                                                                                           |
|---------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Graphite      | Graphite metrics via Telegraf or OpenTelemetry | [View docs →](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/send-data/metrics/metrics-graphite/) |
| InfluxDB      | InfluxDB line protocol metrics                 | [View docs →](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/send-data/metrics/metrics-influxdb/) |
| OpenTelemetry | OTLP metrics from OTel SDKs or Collector       | [View docs →](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/send-data/otlp/send-data-otlp/)      |
| Prometheus    | Prometheus remote write                        | [Start →](/docs/learning-hub/intro-to-send-data/01-send-metrics/12-prometheus-journey/)   |

> **Tip:** The Prometheus learning path takes 15-20 minutes. Other methods link to documentation.

## Looking for a different method?

We have a learning path for Prometheus remote write above. For other metrics ingestion methods or detailed configuration options, use the [metrics ingestion documentation](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/send-data/metrics/). The docs include authentication setup, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.