Add a Channel

This article will show you how to add a Channel.

Important Note:

CivicMedia is a legacy feature. All sales after September 30, 2025, will have our new CivicPlus Video feature. If you currently use CivicMedia and are interested in upgrading to CivicPlus Video, please contact your Account Manager for more information.

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     • Author: Submit new items, modify/delete unpublished items

     • Publisher: Publish new items, modify/delete unpublished items, modify or delete published items, and accept or reject submitted items

     • Owner: Publish new items, modify/delete unpublished items, modify or delete published items, accept or reject submitted items, create or modify categories, and assign category permissions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   • Save Changes: Will save the work as an unpublished draft

   • Save and Submit: Will save the work as an unpublished draft and notify a publisher that it is ready for review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