Add a Channel

This article will show you how to add a Channel.

Who can use this feature?

System Admin | Owner

Instructions

1. Navigate to the CivicMedia™ module:

   1. Expand the Modules menu

   2. Select the Content tab

   3. Click on CivicMedia™

2. Select Add Channel:

3. Fill in the information fields:

   • Channel Title: Enter the name of your channel

   • Channel Thumbnail: Choose the thumbnail for your channel

     Note: Once you have saved this category, you will be able to upload an image from your computer; after uploading at least one video, you will have automatically generated thumbnails available.

   • Permissions: Set the appropriate permissions for this channel

     • View: May view the live side only

     • Author: Submit new items, modify/delete unpublished items

     • Publisher: Publish new items, modify/delete unpublished items, modify or delete published items, and accept or reject submitted items

     • Owner: Publish new items, modify/delete unpublished items, modify or delete published items, accept or reject submitted items, create or modify categories, and assign category permissions

4. Select a saving option:

   • Save Changes: Will save the work as an unpublished draft

   • Save and Submit: Will save the work as an unpublished draft and notify a publisher that it is ready for review

     • This option is only available to Authors

   • Save and Publish: Will save the work and publish it for viewing

   • Cancel: Will delete what you’ve done