Channels Setup

Channels are used to keep different types of media separate. This is important for filtering in the application as well as reporting. Channels also govern geo-fencing.

Tip: Check out the article about groups, channels and collections on the Filemobile Blog.

Channels can be found in the Media > Channels section of Media Factory.

You should set up at least these standard channels:

ChannelDescription
ContentThis is where all the uploads from users will reside. If you are planning a multilingual website, you can create sub-channels in order to keep the content separate. For each language of the website, the content channel must be configured in the Global Vars
CommentsThis is where all the comments will reside. If you are planning a multilingual website, you can create sub-channels in order to keep the comments separate. For each language of the website, the content channel must be configured in the Global Vars
AvatarsThis is where all user avatars will reside. Since avatars should not show up in galleries, we filter them out with a channel of their own.
Group LogosYou can upload media to be used as logos for your groups. Upload them here. Since avatars should not show up in galleries, we filter them out with a channel of their own

To create a new channel, follow these steps:

  1. Inside Media Factory, hover over "Media Manager" and click on "Channels".
  2. Click "Add Channel".
  3. Fill in the name field with "Content". When you click on the shortname field, it should autofill with "content".
  4. No other information is required at this point.
  5. Click "Create".
  6. The new channel should now show up in the list. Note the id number. You will need it for setting up the global variables.
  7. Repeat these steps for the other channels.

Next, you should configure the Content channel to send the appropriate moderation emails. Also make sure that the Project Settings are correct.

From the drop-down menus, select the appropriate Approved moderation email and Denied moderation email. These emails should be included in your Media Community.

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