# Channel editor

Users with admin permissions can access this function and define different Channels to use within PeopleStage.

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> This help topic is a general overview; each Channel definition is documented in detail and available from the Apteco Partner Portal (login required). Search for "Which Digital Service Providers does FastStats integrate with?" in the Knowledge Base.

Open the Channel Editor:

1. Select **File** \> **Administration** \> **Channel Editor**

   The Channel Editor will list any existing defined channels under each channel type on the left:
2. Use the Menu button to the right to Add, Import or Export a channel definition.
3. Select an existing row to edit the settings for a channel.

## Channel settings

The Channel Settings tab defines the name of the channel.

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> Any required fields will be displayed in the Errors area; these will be different for each integration.

## Output settings

The Output Settings tab defines the Broadcaster API username and password and the main broadcast variables, the reply contact etc.

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> Select the Message Content Type from the drop-down (for example, **Broadcaster Template**); this will be different for each integration and tie in with the Creative template used by the broadcaster.

## File settings

The File Settings tab defines the settings for the file to be uploaded.

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> The default encoding is windows-1252; most broadcasters use **UTF-8**.

## Parameter settings

The Parameter Settings tab defines the API required account parameters and any optional parameters to modify how the broadcast is handled.

Select from the drop-down menu and click **Add**. When all the required parameters have been defined, the errors will clear.

## Additional variables

The Additional Variables tab defines the optional variables that you wish to dynamically include in your communication and any overrides to match the variable to the broadcaster's requirements.

## Cost settings

The Cost Settings tab defines the item cost/s which can then be used in reports.

When you have completed the Channel definition, click **Save & Close** to close the editor.