How to Edit Channel Details

Learn how to edit a Channel's Name, Card Image, Description, Author, or Shared Users

FAQ: How do I edit a channel name and card image after I created it?

FAQ: How do I change the author of a Channel?

After creating a channel, it's easy to edit or update a Channel's details.

There are 2 ways to open the in-line Channel Details panel:

1. From the AVAIL Home screen, right-click on the Channel you would like to edit, and select View Channel Details. This will open the Channel Details panel on the right side of the application.
   
   
   
   
2. Or, while in a Channel, hover over the right side of the Publisher Bar and select the Edit Channel button  
   
   

The Channel Details Panel

Updating the Channel Name

• Click directly on the Channel name in the Channel Details panel
• Type in the name for the Channel
• Select Save to update the name

Updating the Channel Card Image

There are three options to set a Channel Card image.

1. Drag and drop an image onto Drop Image box
   
   
   
2. Select the Change Image button in the top right corner of the Drop Image box and browse to an image.
3. In the Channel, right-click on a piece of content and select Set as Channel Card Image

Updating the Channel Description

Setting a Channel Description is helpful as the description is included in search results.

• Click on Add a description... or the existing description in the Channel Details panel
• Type in the description for the Channel
• Select Save to update the description

Updating the Author of a Channel

The Author of a channel is considered the creator of the Channel. The Author has the ability to edit the Channel and share with other users.

To update the Author, send an email to support@getavail.com.

In the email, include:

• A request to update the Author of a Channel
• The name of the Channel(s), or mention if all Channels by a particular Author should be changed
• The current Author and who the new Author should be. Currently, the Author must be assigned to a user.

Updating the Shared Users on a Channel

• Select the Edit Shared Users button to launch the Channel Members page