# OpenTelemetry Collector Go Exporter

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This exporter exports OpenTelemetry spans and metrics to the OpenTelemetry Collector.

## Installation and Setup

The exporter can be installed using standard `go` functionality.

```bash
go get -u go.opentelemetry.io/otel/exporters/otlp
```

A new exporter can be created using the `NewExporter` function.